Former President and “Father of the Galacticos” Florentino Perez has officially dropped his name into the Real Madrid Presidency race following months of hesitation due to the perceived distraction that would’ve taken place if he had done so earlier because of the people attached alongside, namely Zinedine Zidane.

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Pérez, who made history by bringing together football heroes Zinedine Zidane, Luis Figo, Ronaldo, Michael Owen and David Beckham at the Bernabéu, has announced his candidature for the upcoming elections.

The Spanish businessman is the big favourite to replace the caretaker chairman, Vicente Boluda, and he confirmed his intention to experience a second spell in charge of the Merengues at Hotel Ritz, Madrid. The elections will take place in the Spanish capital on 14 June.

“I present myself,” Pérez said. “Jorge Valdano and [Zinedine] Zidane respond to the image that I want to give to the club and bringing them to my team will not be difficult,” he added.

“I have not said anything throughout the season as I have not wanted to disturb things,” he told the assembled media pack. “But after the serious events that have occurred recently I have officially decided to announce my decision to stand at the Real Madrid elections.”

Pérez then reflected that he should not have stood down in 2006 without having first left plans in place to keep the club on what he believes was an even keel.

“I know that the status of the club is precarious and is a challenge and I should not have left without having assured that there was the stability that Real Madrid needed,” he continued.

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