Perez re-elected at Real Madrid paving way for Mourinho’s return as manager
Florentino Perez has been re-elected president of Real Madrid by an overwhelming majority, paving the way for Jose Mourinho to return as manager. The 79-year-old Perez, president for 23 years across two spells, took 65 percent of the votes to vanquish his 37-year-old challenger,
Florentino Perez has been re-elected president of Real Madrid by an overwhelming majority, paving the way for Jose Mourinho to return as manager.
The 79-year-old Perez, president for 23 years across two spells, took 65 percent of the votes to vanquish his 37-year-old challenger, Enrique Riquelme, the club announced on Sunday.
“We have won the elections and will continue working to keep winning titles,” Perez said in his victory speech.
The result means Mourinho could be announced as Real Madrid’s new manager as early as Monday.
The 63-year-old will return after last being in charge at the Santiago Bernabeu 13 years ago, with Madrid paying Mourinho’s current club Benfica a reported 15 million euros ($17.25m) release fee.
“We will continue to take pride in the Santiago Bernabeu stadium, the best stadium in the world,” Perez said.
“Proud to have the best players in the world, proud to welcome back one of the best coaches in the world, a Madridista like Jose Mourinho.”
Mourinho first joined Real Madrid in 2010, spending three seasons at the club.
