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Reasons why Florentino Perez is keeping Real Madrid’s €150 million transfer target a secret – report
Florentino Perez’s promise of a €150 million transfer has become one of the biggest talking points ahead of Real Madrid’s presidential election, but the club president is keeping the identity of the player under wraps for reasons that go beyond simple campaign strategy.
According to Mundo Deportivo, Perez’s decision to delay the announcement is linked not only to the timing of the election but also to FIFA regulations that govern how clubs can approach players under contract.
The Real Madrid president recently revealed that he is preparing what could become the biggest transfer operation in the club’s history.
However, fans hoping for an immediate announcement will have to wait a little longer.
What are Perez’s motives?
The report explains that Perez intends to reveal the identity of the mystery player next Tuesday, but only if he is re-elected as Real Madrid president.
One obvious reason is the electoral impact, as keeping the player’s identity secret helps maintain excitement and discussion in the final days before club members head to the polls.
However, there is also a legal and procedural aspect behind the decision.
According to the aforementioned outlet, Perez cannot officially move forward with negotiations until the player’s current club has been properly informed.
In that regard, FIFA regulations require clubs to follow a specific process when attempting to sign a footballer who remains under contract elsewhere.
As a result, any formal approach must be made through official channels and by an authorised representative of Real Madrid.
Which is why, unlike Enrique Riquelme, Perez has stated that the club will send an offer and has not outright promised the player right away.
This is because making public announcements or initiating negotiations incorrectly could expose the club to complaints and potential disciplinary consequences.
Two agreements are already in place
The situation also helps explain why other agreements mentioned by Perez have been handled differently.
Leading up to the elections, the president openly discussed an agreement involving Denzel Dumfries, while Ibrahima Konate and Jose Mourinho will also sign for Real Madrid if Perez stays in charge.
In those situations, the contractual circumstances are different again, meaning the club does not face the same procedural challenges as it would with a player who remains fully tied to another team.
In what will come as a pleasing development for fans, Fabrizio Romano reports that Real Madrid forward Rodrygo could make a comeback from his injury earlier than expected.
The 25-year-old Brazilian international has been out of action since March after suffering an ACL injury during a La Liga game against Getafe.
Due to the complete rupture of the ACL, coupled with associated meniscus damage, it was suggested that the attacker was staring at a lengthy time out on the sidelines and might not return until 2027.
In fact, the forward’s father, Eric Goes, recently stated in an interview that the Real Madrid ace could be back in February next year, just before the business end of the campaign.
Rodrygo could be back in December
However, as per the update from Romano, Rodrygo’s comeback could happen well before that expected date.
Indeed, if things continue to progress at the current rate, the 25-year-old attacker might return to action in December or by January 2027 at the latest.
This will come as a welcome boost for Jose Mourinho & co., considering that Rodrygo is a valuable player for the team.
Even though he had endured a tough spell prior to his form, the Brazilian’s versatility, work rate off the ball, and eye for a goal make him an asset.
Rodrygo eager to be back at his best
The update from Romano further states that Rodrygo feels very grateful to Real Madrid for all the help and support they have given him during this difficult phase of his career.
As such, the Brazilian international has made it a mission to return to action in the best shape possible and make an impact from the get-go.
The attacker has only recently begun working on the pitch with the ball indicating the significant progress he has made on the road to recovery.
And, if there are no setbacks, Real Madrid could recover one of their ace attackers before the end of the current year.
So far in his career, Rodrygo has made 297 appearances for Real Madrid, scoring 71 goals. He has a contract with the club until 2028.
