Real Madrid President Perez Promises First Major Signing Announcement on Thursday Ahead of Club Election
Florentino Perez told El Espanol the club will name its first major acquisition before Sunday. An election for club president is set for June 7.
ForbesReal Madrid President Florentino Perez said the club will announce its first big signing on Thursday. Perez made the statement in an interview with El Espanol published June 3, 2026. He said the club will have names before Sunday.
“We’ll have names before Sunday, don’t worry. People don’t doubt it, people know me. I’ve always generated excitement during my 23 years as president.
An election for Real Madrid president is scheduled for June 7. Enrique Riquelme is Perez’s main rival in that vote. Forbes reported that the first expected acquisitions are defenders. Ibrahima Konate’s contract with Liverpool expires June 30, opening a path for a free transfer.
2 million) release clause at Inter Milan. Dean Huijsen transferred from Bournemouth to Real Madrid for $67 million (£50 million). Forbes reported that Huijsen is among the right-footed central defenders who could face competition from new arrivals.
Perez said he will announce the signing shortly when asked about a new manager.
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