Perez to continue as president of Real Madrid

Real Madrid's President Florentino Perez. (AP/Paul White)

MADRID, Spain — Florentino Perez will continue as the president of Real Madrid for the next four years.

The 66-year-old Florentino ran unopposed in club elections that he called after Madrid ended the season without a major trophy.

Florentino was Madrid president from 2000-06 and then returned to begin his second tenure in 2009.

His first major decision will be hiring a coach to replace Jose Mourinho, who is expected to return to Premier League club Chelsea.

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