Real Madrid charts transfer strategy with Mourinho and defensive reinforcements
Real Madrid pursues defensive and attacking reinforcements with Mourinho as new coach following Pérez's reelection.
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Real Madrid Presidential Election 2026
Real Madrid held presidential elections on June 7-8, 2026, in which incumbent Florentino Pérez was reelected for an eighth mandate until 2030 with 60-70% support from club members, defeating challenger Enrique Riquelme. Following his victory, Pérez announced José Mourinho's return as coach and confirmed signings of defenders and wingers, along with plans for a major transfer.
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2026-08-16 to 2026-11-13 · UTC publication dates
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Ibrahima Konaté signs four-year contract with Real Madrid
French central defender Ibrahima Konaté has signed a four-year contract with Real Madrid. Konaté, who previously played for Sochaux, was announced as one of two immediate player signings following Pérez's election victory.
Entrepreneur Enrique Riquelme challenges Pérez in Real Madrid presidential election
Entrepreneur Enrique Riquelme, president of energy company COX, ran against Florentino Pérez in the Real Madrid presidential election. At age 37 and specializing in renewable energy, Riquelme opposed Pérez's plan to open the club's capital to a minority shareholder, which he characterized as a "privatization" of the club. He conceded defeat after early vote counts showed Pérez leading decisively.
Real Madrid plans 150 million euro offer for star player
Florentino Pérez promised that Real Madrid would make an offer of at least 150 million euros for a new star player. While Spanish media reports suggested French Bayern Munich winger Michael Olise as a potential target, Bayern Munich president Herbert Hainer rejected any possibility of the transfer.
Bayern Munich rejects Real Madrid's potential offer for Michael Olise
Bayern Munich president Herbert Hainer closed the door on any transfer of winger Michael Olise to Real Madrid, stating that Florentino Pérez "could save himself the trouble of making an offer." Olise had been mentioned by Spanish media as a possible target for the 150 million euro allocation announced by Real Madrid.
Early Real Madrid election called after two consecutive seasons without major titles
The early election at Real Madrid was convoked by Pérez himself after the club completed a second consecutive season without winning a major title. The vote marked the first time supporters were called to the ballot box in 20 years and the first challenge to Pérez's authority since 2004.
Florentino Pérez reelected as Real Madrid president for eighth term until 2030
Florentino Pérez was reelected as president of Real Madrid on Sunday evening for an eighth mandate extending until 2030. The 79-year-old incumbent, in office since 2009 with a previous term from 2000-2006, won decisively with between 60-70% of votes from club members (socios). Results were announced shortly before 1 a.m., with Pérez declaring victory "on all electoral fronts" and achieving "the second best result in history."
Real Madrid to pursue Denzel Dumfries as lateral defender
Real Madrid announced plans to sign Dutch lateral defender Denzel Dumfries as part of Pérez's post-election recruitment strategy. The signing was among two immediate player acquisitions promised following the presidential election victory.
José Mourinho to return as Real Madrid coach
Florentino Pérez announced that Portuguese coach José Mourinho will return to manage Real Madrid, replacing Alvaro Arbeloa. Mourinho previously managed the club from 2010 to 2013. The appointment represents the first major decision of Pérez's eighth mandate.
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Pérez wins eighth term as Real Madrid president until 2030
Pérez reelected Real Madrid president for eighth term until 2030, defeating Riquelme.