Spanish businessman drops major update on possible Real Madrid presidential bid: ‘Will decide in coming days’

Spanish businessman drops major update on possible Real Madrid presidential bid: ‘Will decide in coming days’

The sudden announcement of presidential elections at Real Madrid has already sparked major debate around the club, but one name that continues to dominate the conversation is Enrique Riquelme.

The 37-year-old businessman from Alicante has now publicly admitted that he is seriously thinking about entering the race for the presidency, although a final decision has not yet been made.

His comments come at a time when uncertainty continues to surround the political future of the Santiago Bernabeu hierarchy.

Riquelme’s name gained huge attention earlier this week after the current president, Florentino Perez, unexpectedly mentioned him as a possible candidate.

Since then, speculation has intensified across Spain regarding whether a genuine challenger could finally emerge against the long-time Real Madrid chief.

What was said?

In an open letter published hours before his latest comments, Riquelme made it clear that he fulfils the necessary conditions required to stand for election at the club.

The businessman insisted that he meets both the financial and seniority demands tied to such a position.

Later, while speaking about his possible candidacy, Riquelme admitted that discussions are ongoing before any final commitment is made.

“I will decide in the coming days whether we take up the gauntlet, to see if there’s time to put something together.

“We’ll see if there’s time to do something that makes sense,” he said.

The businessman also touched on the timing of the elections, which many supporters did not expect to happen this early.

Originally, the next presidential process was projected to take place in 2028, making the recent developments all the more surprising.