At the General Assembly of Real Madrid in Madrid, key issues related to the club’s activities were discussed. President Florentino Perez reflected on the club’s successes, paying tribute to several notable players who have recently left. Perez highlighted the extraordinary contributions of Karim Benzema, praising him as a unique, Ballon d’Or-winning talent whose football and story at the club will never be forgotten.
Perez also acknowledged Marco Asensio, who departed after winning 17 trophies with Real, and expressed gratitude to Hazard, Odriozola, and Mariano for their time at the club. This gesture seemed to be a collective thanks to players who have left recently, whether due to lack of space, as in Eden Hazard’s case, or for new opportunities, like Benzema, who moved to Al-Ittihad in Saudi Arabia.
Additionally, Perez spoke highly of Jude Bellingham, currently one of Real Madrid’s most prominent players. He expressed high expectations for the 20-year-old Englishman, emphasizing his potential to become a legend at Real Madrid and his status as a world-class player and leader of the England national team.
Perez’s comments indicate a period of significant change at Real Madrid, and his praises for former players underscore his intent to maintain Real Madrid’s reputation as a royal and gentlemanly club.
