Florentino Pérez is synonymous with success for Real Madrid. In his first spell at the club, he created the famous project of the Galácticos, transforming the club into a global power. Since his return in 2009, he's guided Madrid into a golden era. Such a period reached a climax after14 Champions League titles that decorate the museum at Santiago Bernabéu.
Florentino Pérez's impact is undeniable. Under his leadership, Real Madrid has managed to stabilize financially, grow in popularity and continue to win international titles. Despite his success, however, the clock of history continues to tick. Sooner or later, his time heading the club will have to come to an end.
At 77, Florentino Pérez remains a key figure in the world of soccer. His departure seems increasingly inevitable, though. With his inexhaustible energy, the president continues making strategic decisions to keep Real Madrid at the top. Now, in recent hours, a topic has begun to be discussed. Although distant, it will inevitably mark the future of the club: Who will be his successor?
Florentino Pérez's Successor Has Already been Decided
In recent days, a name has been gaining strength as a possible heir to Florentino Pérez: Rafa Nadal. The Balearic tennis player, one of the great legends of Spanish sport, has never hidden his love for Real Madrid and has expressed his admiration for Florentino's work. However, there's a crucial detail that could delay his rise to the post: the club's internal regulations.
According to the requirements established by Real Madrid, to be eligible for the presidency, a member must have been linked to the club for 20 years. Rafa Nadal, although a fervent supporter of Madrid, doesn't yet meet this requirement. The tennis player has made it clear in numerous interviews that he doesn't rule out assuming an important role in the club of his dreams. Even so, the current regulations force him to wait.
According to Dinastía Blanca, Rafa Nadal's time to becoming president of Real Madrid will not be before 2033.
A Future without Florentino Pérez and with Rafa Nadal
Although the exact date of Florentino Pérez's farewell seems far away, what seems clear is that his departure is closer than it seems. The president knows that the time will soon come to take a step back and hand over the baton. At a club like Real Madrid, decisions that affect the succession are especially delicate. The task of choosing the next president of the club won't be easy.
As for Rafa Nadal, he would be a natural candidate to lead Real Madrid once Florentino Pérez decides to retire. However, he'll have to wait until 2033 to fulfill his great dream. For now, Real Madrid seems to have its future secured, although with a period of transition on the horizon.