Lorenzo Sanz Wiki, Age, Wife, Family, Net Worth, Cause of Death, Real Madrid President, Children, Nationality, Obituary and Funeral

Lorenzo Sanz Biography – Lorenzo Sanz Wiki

Lorenzo Sanz born Lorenzo Sanz Mancebo was a Spanish businessman. He was the president of Real Madrid from 1995 to 2000 and owner of Malaga for a period of time before selling the club to a Qatari investor.

Lorenzo Sanz Age

Sanz was born on 9 August 1943 in Madrid, Spain. He died on 20 March 2020 in Madrid, Spain at the age of 76.

Lorenzo Sanz Wife

Sanz was married to his wife Mari Luz.

Lorenzo Sanz Children

Lorenzo Sanz had 5 children; Lorenzo Sanz, Francisco Sanz, Fernando Sanz, María Luz (Malula) and Diana Sanz. Sanz’s son Fernando, played for Real Madrid from 1996 to 1999 before spending the final 7 years of his career at Malaga. His daughter Malula Sanz Salgado is married to former Real Madrid and Spain national team full-back Michel Salgado.

Lorenzo Sanz Death

Sanz died on 20 March 2020, at the aged 76, after testing positive for COVID-19. Real Madrid announced his death in an official statement: “Real Madrid C. F., the club president and Board of Directors all wish to express the deepest regret at the passing of Lorenzo Sanz, who was club president of Real Madrid from 1995 to 2000.

“The club wishes to convey its condolences to his wife Mari Luz, his children, Lorenzo, Francisco, Fernando, María Luz (Malula) and Diana, as well as his family and friends. Our condolences are shared by all madridistas.

“During the presidency of Lorenzo Sanz, Real Madrid continued to add to its history and legendary status. He was president of the club when, after 32 years, the club won its much awaited seventh European Cup, in Amsterdam in 1998.

“With Lorenzo Sanz as president of Real Madrid, the club won two European Cups and an Intercontinental Cup, a league title, a Spanish Super Cup, a basketball league title and the Saporta Cup.

“Today, all of madridismo is in mourning following the passing of the president who dedicated a huge part of his life to his great passion: Real Madrid. Given the current circumstances, Real Madrid will give him the recognition he deserves as soon as possible.”

Sanz’s son, Fernando Sanz tweeted: “My father has just died. He did not deserve this ending and in this way. One of the kindest, bravest, and hardworking people I’ve ever seen is leaving. His family and Real Madrid were his passion. My mother and my brothers have enjoyed all their moments with pride.”

La Liga also paid tribute to Sanz, in a statement: “The thoughts of everybody LaLiga go out to our colleague Fernando Sanz and his family following the death of D. Lorenzo Sanz, who many of us have worked with and shared friendship. LaLiga expresses its sincerest condolences for the loss, particular towards Real Madrid Club de Fútbol, where Sanz spent many years as president.”

Lorenzo Sanz Cause of Death

Lorenzo Sanz’s cause of death was kidney failure. According to his son, Fernando Sanz, he had been admitted to hospital after a period of ill health. He was tested for COVID-19 While at the hospital and was confirmed as positive prior to his death.

Lorenzo Sanz Net Worth

Information about Lorenzo Sanz’s net worth is being updated.