Enrique Riquelme ready to run for Real Madrid presidency, wants two debates with Florentino Perez | OneFootball

Over the past few days, Enrique Riquelme has become one of the most talked-about names in the Real Madrid sphere.

The Spanish businessman has emerged as a potential competitor for Florentino Perez in the club presidential elections which were announced last week.

Riquelme, speaking to the media earlier this week, stated that he had not yet decided about running in the elections.

Riquelme will contest for Real Madrid presidency

However, according to Roberto Gomez on Radio MARCA, Riquelme has decided to go up against Perez in the upcoming Real Madrid presidential elections.

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In fact, an official announcement of his candidacy definitive could take place as early as this Friday.

“He has a team, he has backing, he has the desire. The project has been in development for three or four years,” the journalist stated.

“From what I know, he has a very good project and he is also very well advised,” he added.

Riquelme to demand two debates with Florentino Perez

Providing more details about Riquelme and his plans for the election campaign, Gomez revealed that the businessman plans to present the bank guarantee required for his candidacy to be approved this week.

Florentino Perez will have a challenger in Enrique Riquelme. (Photo by Denis Doyle/Getty Images)

On top of that, Riquelme intends to challenge Perez for two debates.

“Next Thursday, Enrique Riquelme plans to present the €187 million guarantee to the Professional Football League. It’s being done at the League because that’s the verification process,” the journalist stated.

“If they give him the go-ahead, he could announce it on Friday. The Electoral Board would have to communicate it. He’s going to request two debates.”

According to Gomez, one of the businessman’s biggest challenges is the limited timeframe available, considering that the candidates must present their candidacy by May 23.