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Real Madrid prepares for contested presidential election on June 7

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 6, 2026, 11:48 AM

Last updated Jun 6, 2026

Real Madrid prepares for contested presidential election on June 7

Summary

Real Madrid is set to hold its first contested presidential election in 20 years on June 7, with Florentino Pérez and Enrique Riquelme as candidates. Pérez, 79, seeks a fourth term after calling for early elections amid media claims of unrest in the club. Riquelme, 37, proposes changes by announcing a wish to hire Jürgen Klopp as manager, despite resistance from Klopp's camp. Pérez has confirmed José Mourinho as his choice for manager, with a contract effective post-election. The election comes after two consecutive trophyless seasons and aims to resolve ongoing managerial uncertainties. Voting will occur at the basketball pavilion at Valdebebas.

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Key Details

•Pérez seeks re-election after a turf of 20 years without a contender.
•Riquelme proposes signing Haaland and Rodri, and seeks Klopp as manager.
•Pérez confirmed Mourinho as a managerial choice post-election.
•Pérez aims to bolster the squad with multiple signings, including Konate.
•Voting will happen on June 7 at Valdebebas with around 100,000 socios eligible.

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