Mourinho's return to Madrid denied

 

Florentino Perez refuses to be drawn on Jose Mourinho return to Real Madrid as he called presidential elections:

Real Madrid president Florentino Perez has officially called for new presidential elections at Santiago Bernabeu following a campaign defined by on-field failure and dressing room unrest. Despite intense speculation linking Jose Mourinho with a sensational return to the dugout, the long-standing chief refused to commit to any managerial changes while slamming his critics.

Perez confirms election process has begun

In a rare and highly anticipated appearance before the media, Perez confirmed that he has set the wheels in motion for a leadership contest at Real Madrid.

The announcement comes at the end of a campaign that many have described as a historic disaster, with the club failing to secure any major silverware while cycling through coaches and struggling with internal squad conflicts.

Perez formally addressed the timeline for the upcoming vote, stating: "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. I'm calling them so everyone knows they're open to everyone, that they can run like I did. I don't give lectures, I don't go where I have to be in the spotlight.

Silence on Mourinho and coaching staff

While the Real Madrid faithful are desperate for news on who will lead the team next season following the tenures of Xabi Alonso and Alvaro Arbeloa, Perez was unwilling to provide specifics.

"Regarding Mourinho's arrival, we're not at that procedural stage yet; we're focused on ensuring that Real Madrid belongs to its members. I want to discuss this with them, let them come forward, let them tell me what they've done for Real Madrid in their lives," Perez explained. He further added: "I'm not going to talk about coaches or players. I'm running to return the club's assets to its members