This Sunday, November 24, the Real Madrid will live one Ordinary General Meeting which promises to mark a before and after in its history. At the head will be Florentin Pérezpresident of the club, who returns among the delegated members in an event which stands out as the most important in recent years. The session will not only address recent achievements, but will also put on the table the institutional transformations and external challenges that will determine the future of the entity.
The most important issue in the Assembly could be changing the club’s ownership model. Florentino Pérez is seeking an institutional shield that guarantees that Real Madrid remains one of his partners, a commitment he has maintained since becoming president in 2000. Although this proposal is not yet put to a vote, the president could present a conversion project to the partners as shareholders.
This plan is the response to “attacks on club property” which have increased in recent years. The objective is to consolidate the independence of Real Madrid in the face of the threat of billionaires interested in taking control. “I will work in the coming months to design a structure that protects and protects the economic assets that belong to Real Madrid and to each of the partners. This will allow Madrid to defend us against threats of expropriation,” said the president in 2023., anticipating what can be developed within this Assembly, even if it is not reflected in the agenda.
Another of the pillars of Florentino’s speech will be the Super Leaguea project which continues to advance despite opposition from UEFA. Florentino will reaffirm his commitment to this competition, scheduled to begin in 2025, and explain to members how this alternative seeks to revitalize global interest in football with weekly showdowns between the world’s best teams. Europe.
The president’s position is clear: the current format of the Champions League This does not satisfy either the clubs or the supporters. In this context, criticism of Alexander CeferinPresident of UEFA, will be energetic. Relations between the two leaders are more deteriorated than ever, particularly after the favorable decision of the Court of Justice of the European Union to the Super League, which called into question the monopoly of UEFA and FIFA. “We will have to remind UEFA who Real Madrid is. We are not going to give in to legal threats,” Florentino said last November.
The Ballon d’Or and honor
Another hot topic will be Golden Ballan award that Real Madrid consider discredited after recent awards. The club’s decision not to attend this year’s gala was taken personally by Florentino Pérez, who will explain the reasons in detail. From inside the club, it was “reported” that it was a “trap”. Additionally, the speech will include a fervent defense of Viniciusleader of the team on the field and deserving, according to Madrid criteria, the reward which he ultimately did not obtain.
At the national level, Real Madrid maintains tense relations with Leaguealthough he resumed his participation in Commission Delegate. However, the position with Xavier Thebes remains conflictual and disputes are resolved in court. On the other hand, the case Negreira for the payment of Barcelona to the former vice-president of Technical Commission of Referees This continues to be a topic of interest for the club. Real Madrid remains firm in its complaint and will not stop its search for justice in this matter.
Florentino Pérez at the General Assembly of Real Madrid Members 2023
The Assembly will also address the state of work at the stadium Saint-Jacques Bernabéu. Although the president confirmed that the suspension of concerts planned until 2025 only affects 1% of budgeted income, the club is working on solutions to comply with the noise pollution regulations of the city of Madrid. The company Arupexpert in soundproofing projects, is leading a plan that could cost 20 million euros.
In addition, Florentino will detail plans to maximize profits from the stadium through initiatives such as VIP boxes and preferential purchasing rights, considered essential to the club’s business model.
Financially, Real Madrid will present historic accounts: more than 1,000 million euros in revenue. Even if the partners are expected to approve both the accounts and the budget for the next season, the sustainability of these figures in a context where the majority is losing money will be a subject of debate. Florentino will surely highlight the club’s prudence and long-term vision in its financial management.
The Real Madrid Assembly promises to be historic not only for the debates it will host, but also for the decisions that could change the course of the world’s most successful institution. Florentino Pérez will not only defend the club’s heritage, but also chart the path towards a future in which Real Madrid remains its partner, free from external pressures and with a vision of global leadership in football. History remains to be written.
