Pérez Announces Major News, But Not What Was Expected

Florentino Pérez has called for new presidential elections at Real Madrid. This was the main takeaway from the emergency press conference held by the club's boss today, which was unexpectedly announced this afternoon. Many speculated that Pérez might address the team's issues or even announce the new coach, especially with persistent rumors in recent hours suggesting José Mourinho had agreed to return to the 'Santiago Bernabéu'. However, Pérez focused on what he described as organized attacks against Real Madrid and himself, refusing to comment on sporting matters. He also announced that the individual who leaked information about the altercation between Aurélien Tchouaméni and Federico Valverde has been identified.

"Thank you all for your cooperation. I regret to inform you that I am not resigning. I have asked the electoral commission to initiate the electoral process, to call elections where I will present myself with this very board of directors. I am calling these elections because since 2000, I have been working to ensure that the owners of this club are our 'socios' (club members).

The situation has become absurd regarding all the campaigns organized against Real Madrid and personally against me. They are exploiting the situation to attack me personally. They ask, 'Where is Florentino?'... I usually don't speak. They said I was sick, that I had terminal cancer... Daily, I continue to manage Real Madrid and my company, which is a global leader in infrastructure and pays 50 billion annually. My health is perfect; I don't know why this rumor appeared.

Sometimes I share the disappointment that we didn't win anything this year. I am the first to want to win everything, but I must remind you that with me as president, we have won 66 football and basketball titles.

It is claimed that there are people operating behind the scenes, waiting to run for election. Well, let them do it. Now I am giving you the opportunity to do so. I will participate in these elections to defend our 'socios'.

Three years ago, we learned that we were facing a corruption case like the 'Negreira case,' which is the biggest scandal in history. It's incomprehensible that we still see referees from that era in our league. We are preparing an important dossier that we will immediately present to UEFA to resolve the case for the sake of global football.

This is the club with the greatest achievements in history. The most valuable club according to Forbes. The most valuable brand. Why do journalists want to attack the most prestigious club with the most fans in the world, if it is an asset to everyone? I am ashamed to say that I was elected the best president in history. We have everything.

I don't understand the Spanish press. They are abusing their position to see if I will leave. I will not leave. I will be the last one to leave. If someone wants to run, let them come forward and explain how they will finance the club.

There are factions that want to take over the club. Some are among journalists. Then there are the ultras, who are gathering in some movement. They will never get in; we expelled them. I am congratulated worldwide for eliminating the ultras, the violent ones.

Of course, we will also fight our old enemy - La Liga. We will fight everything.

I will not talk about coaches and players today, but about defending Real Madrid and our fans," Pérez stated.

The president did, however, comment on the scandal between Federico Valverde and Aurélien Tchouaméni, who reportedly came to blows last week.

"I think this is a very bad thing, but what's even worse is that it was brought to light. This is not the first time two players have had a clash. In 26 years, I've seen players fight almost every season, but then they become friends. The leak of information is worse, and I think I'm witnessing this for the first time in 26 years. We have already identified the person who leaked this information. He is angry because he is leaving the club. That's why he did it."