Ferenc Puskas statue inaugurated in Valdebebas

Ferenc Puskas It will always be a myth for Real Madrid. A legend that, from today, will no longer be alone in the memory of the fans, but He will also preside over the sports city of Real Madrid. And it is that today the act of inauguration of his statue in Valdebebas has taken place.

The act consisted of the offering of a flower wreath, and was chaired by Florentino Pérez, Real Madrid's top president and by Peter Szijjarto, Minister of Foreign Affairs in Hungary, the native country of Puskas. Emilio Butragueño, the Hungarian ambassador and other personalities from the Central European country were also present, according to the newspaper Nemzeti Sport.

Florentino started the tributeHow could it be otherwise? extolling the figure of the legendary Madrid player. He assured that Real Madrid will never forget Puskas, who along with Di Stéfano, Kopa and Gento created a myth between the 50s and 60s. Starting today, the white quarry will go past the bust of the Hungarian legend every time he goes to training, as he is presiding over the main entrance to Valdebebas.

SzijjartoFor his part, he spread his gratitude through his social networks: “The name of Puskas is known worldwide, his legacy is the pride of the Hungarian nation. We are grateful to President Florentino Pérez for preserving the memory of Ferenc Puskas in such a dignified way in Madrid. “