Florentino Pérez called fresh presidential elections at Real Madrid and confirmed he will stand for re-election, keeping the role he has held since 2009 after an earlier term from 2000 to 2006. At a combative press conference he repeatedly argued with reporters, chastising them over internal leaks about Federico Valverde and Aurélien Tchouaméni. Pérez declined to answer questions about José Mourinho's rumored return, pressed UEFA to investigate the Negreira case, and warned of a possible summer squad purge. The election, coupled with legal scrutiny and talk of a roster overhaul, could reshape Real Madrid's leadership, transfer plans, and coaching landscape ahead of the 2026 season.
