Enrique Riquelme, a candidate for the Real Madrid presidency, has officially presented his ambitious election platform.
The businessman aims to revolutionize the club by focusing on fan welfare and modernizing its infrastructure, while always guaranteeing that the institution will remain 100% owned by its members.
The flagship proposal is the creation of the ‘Member City‘ in Valdebebas. This project includes a social club, sports facilities, and a new 15,000-seat basketball arena.
In addition, there are plans to expand the Alfredo Di Stéfano Stadium to 20,000 seats, a direct benefit for both the youth academy and Real Madrid Women, who could also play at the Bernabéu.
Measures to protect members
On the financial side, Riquelme has made a striking promise: to cut membership fees by 50% until the team wins the Champions League again.
He will also implement a notary-supervised draw for 10,000 new season tickets and create a fully public and transparent waiting list to put an end to the current lack of transparency.
The package of social measures includes better support for long-standing members, grouping family season tickets together, and the creation of the ‘Member Ombudsman’, an independent figure separate from the club.
Travel for supporters will also be made easier through an in-house travel agency and reduced prices for away sections in other stadiums.
Nostalgia and transparency
Finally, the candidate is betting on nostalgia and digital transparency. He promises to bring back the historic Santiago Bernabéu Trophy, create a Legends Center in the museum, and launch a transparency portal, connecting Real Madrid’s glorious past with the demands of the 21st century.
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