‘Real Madrid must change and adapt in order to defend its interests’ – that was the message from President Florentino Perez at the Real Madrid general assembly back in November. It was the first public acknowledgement of a series of stories that the man at the top was looking into a potential change to the ownership model at the Santiago Bernabeu.
The most decorated club in European Cup history has been owned by the members since its inception 122 years ago, and despite falling on fallow times during the civil war, was turned into a behemoth by Bernabeu. Thus far, presidents remain elected by members though, even if Perez has run largely unopposed for much of the 21st century.
Official details are hazy, but Perez had the following to say at the general assembly earlier this season.
“We will bring to this assembly a proposal for the club’s corporate reorganisation that will clearly secure our future, protect us from the threats we are facing and, above all, ensure that we members are the real owners of our club, the real owners of our financial assets in our own right.”
Previous reports had indicated that he was planning on converting Real Madrid members into shareholders, in a model which would ensure that 51% of the shareholders would remain Real Madrid members. The idea was that members could not sell their shares, and would only be passed onto family, while being able to attract foreign investment.
However a report from El Confidencial, as referenced by Sport, reveals that Clifford Chance, have advised against the idea. The US consultancy firm has has been working with Perez on the idea, and sent him a report on the matter, highlighting potential issues.
Their opinion is that allocating the shares to the Real Madrid Foundation would go against current legislation, and the alternative would be to convert the club into a private company like other clubs. That would in turn potentially wrest control of the club from the members. Any change to the ownership model must be approved by a majority vote from the members.
vuaabdipu
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Powerful yet so corrupt
ABDULFATAI ADESANYA
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Then what are they waiting for? There are many players that need to offloaded. They need to take drastic measures otherwise this team is becoming the new Man united. Watching my team play last night was a nightmare
Offloading players is a process thing while some of them still have contract with the club. Alonso will also names players he's not considering in his plan before the club will now take decision. As for me, I'm not expecting any quick transformation in this RealMadrid team. It will take Alonso a season to build his own style on this team.
Maubcptuyz
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Clifford Chance is a British law firm not a US consultancy firm. Perez is worried about the dominance of the EPL and the growing investment into the English league. He fears Madrid will get left behind hence his eagerness for the Super League and to separate certain 'superstar' teams but that is no longer likely. It will be hard for La Liga to compete with the EPL soon.
He wants to own it stupid greedy!,
/MADRIDISTA
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The reason why Perez have been slowing down to sign players was because, there are so many players in the squad. They have to offload some of these players before a new signing can come in or else it would become a Bothering to the Club by paying salary for too many players. One thing i know for sure is that, right from on set, RealMadrid doesn't spend big on defenders if not of recent they signed Huijsen in which they'll have to activate his £50M release clause in three Instalments. I think RealMadrid have to offload some of these defenders and some other area of position in order to bring in new fresh legs to the Club.
Then what are they waiting for? There are many players that need to offloaded. They need to take drastic measures otherwise this team is becoming the new Man united. Watching my team play last night was a nightmare
ABDULFATAI ADESANYA
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Bro, I didn’t exclude the defence. Maybe I forgot to mention it in my comment but of course Rudigar is trash, Asencio is makes too many errors. We only have one reliable CB and that’s Huijsen. Real Madrid need two more CBs, one creative midfielder or even two. Then we’re good to go. Perez has become stubborn are too stingy to buy players
The reason why Perez have been slowing down to sign players was because, there are so many players in the squad. They have to offload some of these players before a new signing can come in or else it would become a Bothering to the Club by paying salary for too many players. One thing i know for sure is that, right from on set, RealMadrid doesn't spend big on defenders if not of recent they signed Huijsen in which they'll have to activate his £50M release clause in three Instalments. I think RealMadrid have to offload some of these defenders and some other area of position in order to bring in new fresh legs to the Club.
/MADRIDISTA
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Even though we all agreed that RealMadrid still need a player to control the midfield. RealMadrid main problem is the defense. This same defense cost Ancelottis job to be terminated meanwhile Ancelotti did his best to managed players. Majority of RealMadrid defenders are so weak and not sharp anymore after they had multiple injuries. You saw the error from the defender against Dortmund and also two errors from the defenders against PSG even in the group stage of the tournament so many errors were made but you people always focus your attention towards the attacker. This horrible defense was the reason RealMadrid lost the Copa Del Rey after leading Barca by 2-1 just 8 minutes to end the match, this same defense was the reason RealMadri lost the second leg of the league game to Barca after leading Barca by 2-0 ahead. Even if RealMadrid manage to fixed the Midfield issue, the problem will still continue because your opponent must also take the ball to your box in order to look for goals.
Bro, I didn’t exclude the defence. Maybe I forgot to mention it in my comment but of course Rudigar is trash, Asencio is makes too many errors. We only have one reliable CB and that’s Huijsen. Real Madrid need two more CBs, one creative midfielder or even two. Then we’re good to go. Perez has become stubborn are too stingy to buy players
ABDULFATAI ADESANYA
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so what do you think is the problem? Because i believe we have a good coach in Alonso. Real Madrid just not have some of the right players to play that kind of football. We need Modric kind of player and Toni Kroos too because none of these our current midfielders can fill the void. Our forwards need structure because Vinicius and Mbappe aren’t clicking. Real Madrid no.1 problem is midfield then forward. Perez need to sign is quality midfielder if this club wants to return back to its glory.
Even though we all agreed that RealMadrid still need a player to control the midfield. RealMadrid main problem is the defense. This same defense cost Ancelottis job to be terminated meanwhile Ancelotti did his best to managed players. Majority of RealMadrid defenders are so weak and not sharp anymore after they had multiple injuries. You saw the error from the defender against Dortmund and also two errors from the defenders against PSG even in the group stage of the tournament so many errors were made but you people always focus your attention towards the attacker. This horrible defense was the reason RealMadrid lost the Copa Del Rey after leading Barca by 2-1 just 8 minutes to end the match, this same defense was the reason RealMadri lost the second leg of the league game to Barca after leading Barca by 2-0 ahead. Even if RealMadrid manage to fixed the Midfield issue, the problem will still continue because your opponent must also take the ball to your box in order to look for goals.
raeaostyz
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Clifford Chance is a British law firm not a US consultancy firm. Perez is worried about the dominance of the EPL and the growing investment into the English league. He fears Madrid will get left behind hence his eagerness for the Super League and to separate certain 'superstar' teams but that is no longer likely. It will be hard for La Liga to compete with the EPL soon.
/MADRIDISTA
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It's your way of doing things. Someone just asked you a question under your post that, which player did Perez sign for free that's not good enough. That's such an intelligent person i guess.
so what do you think is the problem? Because i believe we have a good coach in Alonso. Real Madrid just not have some of the right players to play that kind of football. We need Modric kind of player and Toni Kroos too because none of these our current midfielders can fill the void. Our forwards need structure because Vinicius and Mbappe aren’t clicking. Real Madrid no.1 problem is midfield then forward. Perez need to sign is quality midfielder if this club wants to return back to its glory.
Sammist82
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You’re bringing this glorious club down by not signing us good players. You’ll be waiting for free transfers every year. This was not how Real Madrid operated five to 10 years back. We used the signed to best players in the world but now we just wait for some free transfer players. If you can’t run the club anymore then resign Mr. President
I saw that during there World Cup final against Argentina I was so angry at the way he was walking around the field but he later scored 4 goal and all was forgotten.
Sammist82
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You’re bringing this glorious club down by not signing us good players. You’ll be waiting for free transfers every year. This was not how Real Madrid operated five to 10 years back. We used the signed to best players in the world but now we just wait for some free transfer players. If you can’t run the club anymore then resign Mr. President
Mbappe is a good player but not a team player
YoungMakito10
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Madrid needs to balance the attack we need stiller in midfield and we need an experienced lb and cb like caressa and saliba we need a new young keeper
it's not goalkeepers we need.. rudigar must be relegated to the bench vini just be sold
sunglex
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You’re bringing this glorious club down by not signing us good players. You’ll be waiting for free transfers every year. This was not how Real Madrid operated five to 10 years back. We used the signed to best players in the world but now we just wait for some free transfer players. If you can’t run the club anymore then resign Mr. President
yeah Mbappe is not a good players 😂😂😂
Pabeilmtuz
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Madrid without Perez and ref they will not win anything
And you, your team, without a ref, can't win anything. Go back and beat PSG 6-1 until your ref gets banned, you're forgetting about yourself, sorry.
Kubeimnry
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Madrid needs to balance the attack we need stiller in midfield and we need an experienced lb and cb like caressa and saliba we need a new young keeper
that's less of our problems presently, he has been outstanding
Paccimrsu
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go and sign big player's as you do before
vukcknopyz
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Madrid needs to balance the attack we need stiller in midfield and we need an experienced lb and cb like caressa and saliba we need a new young keeper
ABDULFATAI ADESANYA
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You’re bringing this glorious club down by not signing us good players. You’ll be waiting for free transfers every year. This was not how Real Madrid operated five to 10 years back. We used the signed to best players in the world but now we just wait for some free transfer players. If you can’t run the club anymore then resign Mr. President
It's your way of doing things. Someone just asked you a question under your post that, which player did Perez sign for free that's not good enough. That's such an intelligent person i guess.
Wirldbest961
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Bro you’re right they depend on ref always
Wirldbest961
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Madrid without Perez and ref they will not win anything
wonbekpu
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Madrid have many great names. If all these are not excluded from the team and Mr Mbappe is not excluded from the team
payceotuz
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we need Young boys
Like Lamine and Pedri 😂
Desciklnot
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Inter = Madrid 🤣
womcotuy
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You’re bringing this glorious club down by not signing us good players. You’ll be waiting for free transfers every year. This was not how Real Madrid operated five to 10 years back. We used the signed to best players in the world but now we just wait for some free transfer players. If you can’t run the club anymore then resign Mr. President
Which free transfer did they buy that's not good enough?
Konyomoses
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We need fresh blood not home use goods 😡
hebdestuyz
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we need Young boys
fitbeinosu
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laliga is coming work hard please
fitbeinosu
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Mr Madrid work hard
fitbeinosu
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Madrid is a good team but pour mind filnde and defence
wiebemnrtz
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Madrid being sold to corporate? That’s crazy. Literally selling their souls. Do they not have enough money??
/MADRIDISTA
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You’re bringing this glorious club down by not signing us good players. You’ll be waiting for free transfers every year. This was not how Real Madrid operated five to 10 years back. We used the signed to best players in the world but now we just wait for some free transfer players. If you can’t run the club anymore then resign Mr. President