Enrique Riquelme has sent a letter to Florentino Pérez requesting that the upcoming presidential elections at Real Madrid be conducted through a “transparent and innovative” process that encourages greater participation from members and supporters.

Riquelme, identified in the letter as Real Madrid member number 43858, called for elections to be held within “regulated deadlines” and proposed dialogue with the current president to guarantee a process that “promotes the real participation of members and Madrid fans in its future.”

The businessman began the letter by praising Florentino Pérez’s presidency and acknowledging his impact on the club. “Under your leadership, Real Madrid has not only won unforgettable titles and dominated world football, but has also strengthened its independence, its institutional prestige, and its position as the most admired sporting entity in the world.”

Riquelme explained that he learned from Mexico, where he is currently located for professional reasons, about the possibility of an imminent election call. He stated that Real Madrid “deserves time, composure, and reflection” after nearly two decades without what he described as a participatory electoral process.

He also criticized the current electoral structure, arguing that the existing timetable does not encourage debate or participation among members spread across Spain and abroad. According to Riquelme, supporters should have time to discuss the club’s future and how to preserve values such as “exemplary conduct, institutional elegance, respect for the opponent, excellence, unity, and the ambition to remain the world's leading sporting institution.”

The potential candidate further requested discussions aimed at agreeing on a broader electoral process. He referenced comments made by Florentino Pérez during his recent press conference regarding issues related to postal voting and access to information for voting members.

Riquelme warned that an inadequate process could lead to “division, polarization, and internal tension” inside the club, while insisting that a transparent and agreed election system would help secure “another twenty years of stability, leadership, and greatness for Real Madrid.”

The Cox Group president also confirmed that he meets all the financial and seniority requirements needed to present a candidacy. He highlighted his economic capacity and financial experience, referencing the recent $2 billion bond issuance completed by Cox, where he serves as executive chairman and holds a 75% stake.

“Truly eternal institutions are those that know how to unite experience and renewal, past and future, legacy and continuity,” Riquelme wrote in the final section of the letter, while stating that preserving unity among Real Madrid supporters should be the priority during the electoral process.

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