Florentino Pérez: "They Say Anas Gharrari Wants to Become Real Madrid President, That's Not True"
T.E (Elbotola)
29 May 2026at14:39
Real Madrid president Florentino Pérez has denied circulating reports regarding his first assistant, Moroccan-French Anas Gharrari, running in the upcoming presidential elections for the royal club.
Pérez stated in an interview with Spanish television (TVE): "They say Anas Gharrari wants to become president, and that is not true."
He continued: "Anas has not spent enough time as a club member to become its president. Simply put, he is just helping us."
He concluded by saying: "He knows some simple things about football, but he knows a lot about technology."
Anas Gharrari, 42, was born in Casablanca and serves as Florentino Pérez's right-hand man in financial and other strategic areas outside of football. He inherited the relationship his late father had with the current Real Madrid president.
What did Florentino Pérez say about Anas Gharrari?
Florentino Pérez denied reports that his first assistant, Anas Gharrari, plans to run in Real Madrid's upcoming presidential elections. Pérez clarified Gharrari's current role is simply helping the club, especially with technology and financial areas.
Why can't Anas Gharrari become Real Madrid president?
Anas Gharrari cannot become Real Madrid president because he has not been a club member for a sufficient duration, according to Florentino Pérez. His current involvement is primarily as Pérez's right-hand man in strategic and financial areas, not as a potential candidate.
What is Anas Gharrari's current role at Real Madrid?
Anas Gharrari currently serves as Florentino Pérez's first assistant and right-hand man, focusing on financial and strategic areas for Real Madrid. He is known for his expertise in technology and continues a relationship his late father had with the club president.
