Javier Tebas once again lashed out at Florentino Pérez and the European Super League during his speech at the Financial Times' "Football Business Summit". His words were sharp, like a sharp sword, to the heart of the matter. In the ensuing Q&A session with international journalists, the Tebas president covered a wide range of topics, from the possible arrival of Kylian Mbappe to Real Madrid, to Getafe's signing of Mason Greenwood, to the financial situation of FC Barcelona and the new Club World Cup.
Despite the fact that Spanish clubs cannot compete financially with English clubs, Tebas insists that no English club can afford to sign Mbappe. He stressed that Mbappe's move to Real Madrid is almost impossible given La Liga's financial regulations. He further explained that while Real Madrid's audiovisual distribution system is not as fair as the Premier League's, their income is comparable to that of Manchester City or Manchester United in the Premier League.
Tebas also referred to Real Madrid's level of management, saying it was at its best during the pandemic. He stressed that Real Madrid is a club with an average annual income of 30 million euros for at least 10 years and is in a very good financial position. So even if they sign high-paid players like Hazzard and Bale, they still have enough money to make other investments.
In addition, Tebas also expressed his high appreciation for Jude Bellingham's arrival. He believes that having the best players in the world is very important for Spanish football, and Bellingham has exceeded all expectations. He hopes the youngster can maintain this high level for many years to come. Finally, Tebas spoke about his last meeting with Florentino Pérez. He revealed that it was at a dinner not long ago in 2021, when the Chinese Super League was announced. He believes that Perez is excellent as the economic manager of the team, but when he is involved in the organization of national and international competitions, he behaves very selfishly, thinking only of his own interests and not the interests of the club as a whole.