Perez calls for Real Madrid elections, trashes rumours about his health – ‘Campaigns against me and the club’ | OneFootball

Earlier in the day, Florentino Perez had announced an unexpected press conference in the midst of growing concerns at Real Madrid.

Aside from being unable to win a single major trophy in the last two years, Real Madrid have been suffering from tensions in the dressing room and a lack of cohesion.

This has led to question marks about Perez and his ability to continue leading the club. There have also been reports of his health possibly dwindling, to which the Real Madrid president has offered a stark response.

What Perez said during the presser

First things first, the Real Madrid president was keen to dispel speculation that has been circulating about his well-being.

“Some have even told me I have terminal cancer. I want to take this opportunity to let those who have been concerned about me know that I’m still president of Real Madrid and my company, and that my health is perfect.

“I couldn’t be in both places if my health weren’t perfect. If I had cancer, as has been said, I’d have to go to a cancer centre. If I were, wouldn’t it have been all over the world?” he said (h/t MARCA).

Florentino Perez is seeking a fresh mandate. (Photo by Dan Mullan/Getty Images)

He went on to thrash ABC for the story about his health while highlighting the way Real Madrid operate and how it is not run by one person alone.

“At Real Madrid, there isn’t just one owner; it’s the 1,000 members who make up the club. I’ve made this decision because an absurd situation has been created, provoked by campaigns against the interests of Real Madrid and against me.

“The results haven’t been the best, but in sports, you don’t always win. They’re taking advantage of the situation to attack me personally. They’re saying, ‘Where’s Florentino?’ I don’t usually speak out,” he added.

Perez also made a significant announcement during the press conference, confirming that the process for the board of directors elections will now begin.

“I have asked the electoral board to begin the process to start the elections for the board of directors, for which we, this Board of Directors, will be running,” he stated.

Continuing, he added: “I share the frustration, because we haven’t been able to win anything this year. But I have to tell you and show you that with me as president we have won 66 titles in football and basketball, including seven European Cups in football.

“I want to speak to those behind this campaign, those who operate in the shadows. Well, let them run in the elections; now they have the opportunity to do so. I am going to run to defend the interests of Real Madrid.”

It appears that despite all the recent turbulence, Perez has no intention of stepping aside and is preparing to seek a fresh mandate from the club’s membership.