Florentino Pérez delivered a long speech during the General Assembly of Real Madrid, highlighting the economic power of the club. “Two seasons ago, we were the first club to exceed a billion euros in turnover. And this season we reached 1.185 billion euros, an increase of 10%. This allows us to compete with the giants of the NFL and NBA. » The president recalled that the Bernabéu project is “in the final phase” and has already enabled an increase in “56%” of turnover. He insisted on the financial solidity of the institution: “Our net assets reached 598 million euros… We invested 1.347 billion euros in the Bernabéu… the club made a significant contribution to the public economy, paying 356 million euros. » Pérez affirmed that this dynamic will allow Real to “take on new challenges” and to stay “one of the leading companies in the world”.
The Madrid president celebrated at length the transformation of the Santiago Bernabéu, which he said had become an international model. “It has undergone a historic transformation. NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell said he “played in the best stadium in the world.” » Pérez recalled that the stadium will soon celebrate its 78th anniversary, emphasizing that it remains “inconceivable” to think about football without him and without Santiago Bernabéu. Recent improvements include “the spectacular video scoreboard”an extensive culinary offer, the progress of insulation work, the improvement of accessibility and the planned opening in 2027 of a metro station among “the most modern in Europe”. He also discusses the partnership with the city to develop a technological district and the project “Bernabéu Infinito”Who “will become reality thanks to Apple”. For Pérez, this renovation “exemplary” prepares Real Madrid to become again “the best club in the world, like in the 20th century”.
