It has been two years since Piri served as honorary chairman of Real Madrid. Real Madrid officially issued a commemoration message.

Real Madrid official website news, on November 11, 2023, Jose Martinez Piri was unanimously elected as the honorary president of the club at a special general meeting held at the Real Madrid City Basketball Stadium. It has been two years since this appointment.

At the ceremony, Florentino delivered a touching speech to Piri: "You are an undisputed figure in the hearts of all Madridistas and represent all the values of Real Madrid. You are one of those great names that enhance the history of our club. As a player, head of the club's medical services and sports director, you are in A lot of work has been done here, and you have influenced generations of people here with your life and your dedication, commitment, humility and exemplary behavior."

Piri joined Real Madrid in 1964 at the age of 19 and played there for 16 seasons, winning the 6th European Champions Cup, 10 La Liga titles and 4 Copa del Reys. He played 561 times for Real Madrid and scored 172 goals. He was also the first player to be personally awarded the Laureada Award by Santiago Bernabeu.