Carlos Mendoza, a member of Real Madrid and president of the Association for the Values of Madridismo, believes that Florentino Pérez, the president of Real Madrid, is steering the club towards bankruptcy. Mendoza criticizes Pérez’s management style and opposes his decision-making processes.
Mendoza claims that the real debt of Real Madrid is not the reported 90 million euros, as often mentioned by Pérez, who emphasizes net financial debt. According to Mendoza, the actual debt is a much higher figure, amounting to 541 million euros. This assertion was featured on the front page of a recent edition of a journal.
Mendoza is not the only one critical of Pérez’s management style; other sociologists also express concerns, particularly regarding financial decisions and expenditures. Pérez is perceived as a businessman who relies on extensive borrowing, accumulating credits and increasing debts, leading some to suspect his intention to drive Real Madrid into bankruptcy.
Juan Carlos Escudier, author of Pérez’s biography, describes him as a shrewd individual who could make friends even in hell. The reference humorously implies Pérez’s adeptness in the business world.
Despite criticism, Pérez continues his policy of recruiting top players. In the recent summer transfer window, he spent nearly 100 million euros to bring Gareth Bale to Real Madrid.
