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Conference Summary:

Two decisions have been made:

One Mourinho has come to an agreement with the club concerning their relationship: both parties agrees that it is over.

Second, Perez is putting into effect the election for the presidency of Real Madrid. They should begin on 16th of June.

Finally, Perez announces his candidature for the upcoming elections. Questions now taken.

Question 1:

What has influenced primarily the decision to terminate the relationship (divided locker room, results, etc.)?

Answer: Nothing to do with it. Both parties simply agreed it is the best for the club.

Q: Now that you have announced your candidature for the elections.. do you have a manager in mind? Someone like or different than Mourinho?

A: No. We haven't. And we have no pre-contract with any managers. This is a job we are undertaking from here on forth.

Q: In what state does Mou leave?

A: Its never a happy thing to leave Madrid. But after 3 years, both parties agree it is time to break this relationship while thanking him for the job he has done.

Q: What has been the best and worst in Mou's era?

A: I feel that the balance regarding Mourinho, in our opinion, is that Madrid has leapt competition wise and quality wise. We have advanced in Euro competitions, have been in the top 4. We've broken records, created a style of football.. however, this year we are happy with the results but for the club we expect more. Madrid is big because of our desire to win. But overall, I consider the run a positive one under Mou.

Q: Cadena Ser.. What do you think of Mou considering this a poor season? And what sort of Manager are you looking for?

A: I'll repeat myself, this season hasn't been sufficient for Madrid or Mourinho. But it isn't a poor result to be 2nd in two competitions and semis in UCL. We have had conversations regarding the improvement of the club and this is it. Regarding the next Manager, we hope it is a new era, helps us keep progressing. We have economic stability, competition wise. We lost our edge competitively we now have it back.

Q: In Mou's era we lost the sporting director Role as he took it? Will the new manager take it too?

A: That is a topic to discuss. We have the elections. We will speak to all the mediums. And we'll discuss it but now I don't know.

Q: A year ago, Mou's contract was extended. How many things have had to happen to decide to break the relationship? Do you think the Madridismo is fractured because of Mou?

A: I can assure you we are more united than ever. 9 years ago the socios were leaving a dark time. We should remember it so it never happens again. I remind you that the Madrid socios are more united than over.

Mourinho is the coach with the most time in every team in La Liga. 3 years isn't easy. Especially at Madrid. So what happen a year ago, well.. things happen as time passes. On a personal level, it is the best thing to leave the club and it is good for him to leave the club to start a new project.

Q: Does his departure require some economic compensation?

A: No.

Q: Would you like to have had Mou continue? can you comment on any election competition?

A: Yes, I would have. I like the idea of stability. However, the pressure has been rising and the moment has come that people have a capacity and a limit for things.. and well.. this has happened and that is that. As for my candidature and completion... I can't really say.

Q: Radio Marca: Mou has verbally attacked Pepe, Casillas, etc. Now you are speaking calmly.. are you biting your tongue for the good of Madridismo?

A: No. Every coach has their personality. Has Mou made mistakes? Yes. He even recognized it and asked for an apology. But I repeat, the level of pressure on him isn't normal. We know what it is to be Real Madrid. We grew up knowing that we HAVE to win. But there are times that that pressure goes beyond what is normal. We respect the manager and his decisions. But these things happen and will happen in Madrid. What is most important is that we are united and become the owners of our destiny to value what is best for the club. Today we don't value as much things as we did before like the stability management wise. Well, that is something we can undertake now that economic stability can support that. Today, I'm sad that he is leaving but we know it is the best for both parties and another chapter for our story.

Q: Has Mourinho failed you regarding comments on the press, players, etc.?

A: Well.. as I said people have personalities and make mistakes. But the truth is that we haven't been competitive in the past. We lost it. Now we have it. And the truth is that in the three semis.. I don't want to get too deep into it.. but we could have passed just as easily as we did not.

Q: In 3 season... regarding the cups that we have won.. is this what you expected from Mou or more?

A: Well, we've made some great progress but we have wanted a little more. We feel it isn't enough but understand that it is a respectable accomplishment considering factors such as luck, etc. etc.

Q: Relationship between Mou and players a factor in this decision?

A: Decision are made because of many things... If we had won the UCL maybe we would have talked about other things. He thinks that he has a level of pressure that is excessive. But I tell him that 3 years here is a lot and that this is a club with high demand. He is just as demanding on himself but this also causes wear on him.

Q: Mou is the second Portuguese coach here.. could you see a third?

A: Sure. A fourth, whatever. We don't work like that by limiting such things.

Q: El Pais: In 2006 you said that the players were spoiled. Do you think that Mou maybe was spoiled by yourself?

A: Everytime you write an article I think you like Novellas. I'd rather not deal on such things, or bother the players or the coaches with it.

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Q: ?

A: In some leagues you win with 68 points, in others with 100. I'll repeat myself. For our culture, it isn't enough. But 9 UCLs is a lot. And we haven't always won. Now, the important thing is that we have regained our competitive edge. The world failure is very far from Mourinho considering what he has done for us.

Q: 2nd time in some months that you mention excessive pressures on the coach. What pressures? Who has made them?

A: This is a club accustomed to live under pressure. When I came I struggled too. It is a constant pressure and important. But sometimes, in that pressure you find yourself worn. Mourinho told me that the game lasts two hours before and after the game but here it is 7 days a week. I can tell you from experience that you can manage that pressure but it gets to be too much. BUT, I say this is what makes this club big. You can't sleep at Madrid. However, the insults, the aggression aren't normal. We are family men and professionals.

Q: Carlo Ancelotti said he wants to leave PSG, is he the #1 to replace Mourinho.

A: I've said what I've said. I send my maximum respect regarding PSG. A couple of days ago these things were said. PSG said no. Perfect. But it isn't a topic we are resolving now. So we have time to talk about it and consider more than 1, 2 or 3.

Q: We've heard talk of Zidane and carlo, what is Zidane's role in the future of Madrid?

A: Zidane is in the heart of every Madridista. Not just because of his talent. But his VALUES and STYLE that he brings to the club. He has made steps to become a manager. But nothing much was said besides but come on.. we know he is one of the active members of the club.
Conference. Over. Bye bye.