Florentino Pérez signs up Gareth Bale
Former Real Madrid forward Bale is the latest ex-player to throw his support behind Pérez’s candidacy in the club’s presidential election.
With just 72 hours to go before the polls open, Real Madrid’s members are set to decide who will lead the club for the next four years: incumbent chief Florentino Pérez, or challenger Enrique Riquelme. The campaign is in full swing, with each candidate taking a distinct approach.
“The best”
A host of former Madrid players have lined up behind Pérez - and the latest to do so is Gareth Bale. The Welshman, a marquee signing by the current president back in 2013, posted a photo on social media alongside Pérez with a simple message: “The best.” Bale is the latest high-profile ‘addition’ to Pérez’s bid for the presidency.
Host of former stars show Florentino support
Pérez has gathered a star-studded backing. Bale isn’t alone in publicly voicing his support. Karim Benzema, Casemiro, Lucas Vázquez, Nacho Fernández, Carlo Ancelotti, and Luka Doncic are also among the ex-Madrid soccer and basketball figures who, despite no longer being at the club, have come out in support of Pérez’s candidacy.
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