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Florentino Perez heaps praise on La Fabrica ahead of Real Madrid election
Florentino Perez and Enrique Riquelme are the biggest stories at Real Madrid this weekend as they take each other on in the presidential election on Sunday.
A lot of back-and-forth statements have been made by both candidates, mostly attacking each other’s campaigns and policies.
However, on the eve of the election, Perez, aside from slandering Riquelme’s wayward promises, has also talked about the success of Real Madrid’s academy, La Fabrica.
What Perez said about La Fabrica
Speaking at a packed campaign event, Perez used his final address before the election to celebrate the achievements of the club’s youth system in front of a large gathering of members and supporters.
“We have the best facilities, with a sports complex admired by all. With a youth academy that is the best in the world, and European champions again,” he said (h/t Diario AS).
Our Under-19 A team has won the Treble: Youth League, League, and Champions Cup,” Perez added.
He also took the opportunity to push back against what he characterised as his rival’s repeated attacks on the club’s infrastructure and reputation.
Perez takes advantage of Riquelme’s outburst
“Real Madrid members won’t be fooled. This club has the best professionals, the best executives, the most loyal and well-prepared employees. We have the best stadium in the world, the one the candidate constantly disparages,” he added.
He concluded his speech with a rallying call to the membership. “Go and vote for those who made us Madridistas. And because we still have a lot of history to make.”
With election day arriving on Sunday, Perez is being marked as the clear favourite and barring any surprises, the Spaniard will retain power heading into the new season.
One of the main objectives for Real Madrid this summer was to bring in a new central midfielder capable of controlling the tempo and dictating the play from the middle.
A move for Rodri was in the works before the Spain captain decided to sign for FC Barcelona. The Merengues assessed several other options, but ended up not signing any player, with Jose Mourinho deciding to use Bernardo Silva in the double pivot.
One of the midfielders that Real Madrid were looking at as an option was Adam Wharton of Crystal Palace.
The England international has been on the club’s radar for a while now, but the Premier League club never opened the door for a summer departure.
Wharton could be on the market in 2027
However, now, according to The Guardian (h/t Bernabeu Digital), That stance could change next year, as that Palace would be prepared to consider selling Wharton during the next summer transfer window.
As mentioned already, Real Madrid have closely followed Wharton’s situation throughout the summer, although the club ultimately decided against making any further additions to their midfield.
Manchester City and Chelsea also showed serious interest in signing the England international during the summer. However, Crystal Palace were unwilling to sell, effectively ruling out a move for the midfielder.
But it appears that they could open the doors for Wharton to leave in the summer of 2027, potentially paving the way for Real Madrid to make a move.
Real Madrid continue to monitor Wharton
Real Madrid are expected to keep a close eye on Wharton’s progress ahead of the 2027 market. Should they decide they need another high-quality midfielder, the 22-year-old could once again emerge as a candidate.
Manchester City may be less likely to return for Wharton after strengthening their midfield significantly this summer.
Chelsea, however, could remain a potential competitor after failing to add a player in the position during the latest window.
For now, Wharton will remain at Crystal Palace, but the club’s willingness to consider a sale next summer means the midfielder could become a realistic option for Real Madrid in 2027.
