Riquelme Vows to Make Major Signing for Real Madrid If Elected President

Enrique Riquelme is ramping up his campaign ahead of the upcoming presidential elections for Real Madrid, positioning himself as the most proactive contender in the race. While current president Florentino Perez remains a favorite to retain his position, Riquelme is making bold promises about significant player signings should he win.

In a recent interview with Diario AS, Riquelme hinted at exciting announcements related to his candidacy. "Tonight we start with news in the sports part. The rest of the days we will be giving data on who will accompany us as sports director, in the quarry, coaches. And then what everyone is waiting for, who will be the big signings?" he stated, teasing fans with the prospect of star players joining the club.

He elaborated on his plan to unveil two high-profile signings over the coming week. "Next Wednesday we will name one of the great stars within our candidacy," Riquelme confirmed. Additionally, he named Manchester City’s Rodri as a top target, expressing his desire to bring the talented midfielder to Madrid. "If I am president of Real Madrid, a player like Rodri will play in Real Madrid," he asserted, emphasizing the importance of having prominent players on the Spanish national team.

Riquelme also addressed the absence of a debate with Florentino Perez, who has declined to engage with him publicly. "I'm surprised that Florentino doesn’t want to debate," Riquelme remarked, advocating for open discussions about the future of the club. He expressed a desire for more candidates in order to foster a broader dialogue regarding Real Madrid's direction.

On a related note, Riquelme discussed plans to establish a Casa del Socios for club members, aimed at restoring rights that have been diminished over the past two decades. He called for members' trust and support for his vision, stating, "I am not asking for the vote for myself. I am asking the partner to vote on proposals." Riquelme's campaign is shaping up to be a significant challenge to Perez's long-standing leadership.