At the end of a difficult season and under fire from critics, Florentino Perez made a radical decision. On May 12, the president of Real Madrid announced that he was putting his mandate back into play. A vote to appoint the future Merengue leader will take place on June 7. Karim Benzema took a stand.
Even if he left the “Casa Blanca” since the summer of 2023 for Saudi Arabia, the 2022 Ballon d’Or remains extremely attached to the Madrid club. But also to President Perez with whom he has always maintained good relations. It was also the manager who did what was necessary to recruit him when he was still at Olympique Lyonnais.
During his slightly more complicated periods in Madrid, Karim Benzema was also able to count on the support of his boss. It was therefore no great surprise that he publicly supported him. For this, “KB9” simply posted on his social networks a photo of him alongside Florentino Perez when he was awarded his Ballon d’Or.
Karim Benzema behind Florentino Perez
The resigning president will therefore have to wait a few more days before knowing whether or not he will continue his mission at the head of Real Madrid. However, there is little doubt about the outcome of this election. In the meantime, the club is a little at a standstill. Because after the interim Alvarao Arbeloa, it is José Mourinho who should arrive to become the new coach.
For the moment, the Portuguese technician can only discuss with Florentino Perez, who pushed for his return, but cannot officially put anything in place, he who has already announced his intentions and his first transfer window plans for this summer. On June 7, the merengue machine will be able to get back on track, hoping to get back on a positive cycle.
