By Amaechi Agbo

Spanish giants, Real Madrid have announced that Florentino Pérez has won the club’s presidential election, securing a new term at the helm of the Spanish giants.

In an official statement issued via the club’s website on Monday morning, the club’s Electoral Board said, “With 100% of the in-person and postal votes counted, the candidacy headed by Mr. Florentino Pérez has won the elections for President and Board of Directors of Real Madrid.”

According to the Electoral Board, Pérez’s ticket received 21,741 votes, representing 65 percent of the total votes cast.

“The candidacy headed by Mr. Florentino Pérez obtained 21,741 votes, which represents 65%,” the statement said.

His challenger, Enrique Riquelme, secured 11,814 votes, accounting for 35 percent of the ballots.

 “The candidacy headed by Mr. Enrique Riquelme obtained 11,814 votes, representing 35%,” the Electoral Board added.

The victory ensures that Pérez will continue as president of Real Madrid, leading a Board of Directors that includes Vice Presidents Eduardo Fernández de Blas, Pedro López Jiménez, Enrique Sánchez González and Enrique Pérez Rodríguez.

The newly elected board also includes Secretary José Luis del Valle Pérez and several board members who will serve alongside Pérez during the new administration.

Pérez’s re-election extends his long-standing leadership of Real Madrid, one of the world’s most successful football clubs, after securing a clear majority of votes cast by club members.

The President  will on Tuesday unveil Jose Mourihno as Real’s new manager.

Florentino Pérez has served as the president of Real Madrid for a combined total of 23 years across two separate tenures. First Tenure (2000–2006): He first took office on July 17, 2000, after winning the club’s presidential election. During this period, he became famous for his Galácticos policy, signing global superstars like Zinédine Zidane, David Beckham, Luís Figo, and Ronaldo. He resigned in February 2006.

He returned to the presidency on June 1, 2009 and has successfully retained the position through consecutive election cycles. Most recently, on June 7, 2026, he won the club’s first contested election in 20 years against challenger Enrique Riquelme, securing his position until 2030.

Under his management, Real Madrid has enjoyed immense sporting success, winning dozens of football trophies, including 7 UEFA Champions League and 7 La Liga titles