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Riquelme Calls for Referendum at Real Madrid as Luhnow Departs Leganés

Real Madrid presidential candidate urges member vote while CD Leganés changes ownership.

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Real Madrid presidential hopeful Enrique Riquelme has framed the upcoming elections as a referendum on the club's future, urging members to vote to retain ownership. Meanwhile, Jeff Luhnow departs CD Leganés following the club's acquisition by 885 Capital.

Enrique Riquelme, a candidate for the presidency of Real Madrid, has stated that the upcoming elections will serve as a referendum on the entity's future. As reported by Madrid Actual, Riquelme has called for active participation from members in the vote next Sunday, advocating for the club to remain under its owners' control and opposing any sale.
At CD Leganés, Jeff Luhnow has stepped down as president following a significant shareholding operation. The Mexican-American businessman has bid farewell to the club after Blue Crow Sports Group, through 885 Capital, acquired it. Luhnow has described this transaction as one of the greatest achievements of his business career.
The investment group 885 Capital has solidified its position as the majority shareholder of CD Leganés, acquiring 99.1% of the club's shares. This deal, detailed by Madrid Actual, represents a significant shift in the Madrid club's ownership structure and marks a milestone in its shareholder management.
Regarding potential technical changes at Real Madrid, Riquelme has announced key figures for his project. According to Madrid Actual, Raúl González Blanco would take over as sporting director if Riquelme wins the elections. The candidate also claims to have secured agreements with a coach and a foreign striker.
Current president Florentino Pérez's criticism of Riquelme focuses on institutional respect. Madrid Actual reports Pérez stating that Riquelme speaks with "contempt for the Bernabéu," creating tension in the white club's electoral campaign.
Riquelme has also presented an economic proposal aiming for shareholders to be the true owners of Real Madrid's economic assets, offering a different vision of club governance compared to the current management.
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