In this Jan 12, 2020 photo, Real Madrid's French coach Zinedine Zidane is congratulated by Real Madrid's President Florentino Perez after winning the Spanish Super Cup final between Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid at the King Abdullah Sports City in the Saudi Arabian port city of Jeddah. (GIUSEPPE CACACE / AFP)

MADRID - Real Madrid president Florentino Perez has tested positive for the coronavirus, COVID-19, the club informed on Tuesday.

Central defender Nacho Fernandez is still in quarantine at his home after being infected with the virus

"Real Madrid CF would like to inform that our president Florentino Perez has tested positive in the COVID-19 tests that he periodically undergoes, although he is not showing any symptoms," read the communique on the club's official website.

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The 73-year-old's positive test result came the same day that coach Zinedine Zidane was able to return to training after overcoming the virus which sidelined him for this side's last two matches, a 4-1 win away to Deportivo Alaves and Saturday's 2-1 defeat at home to Levante.

Central defender Nacho Fernandez is still in quarantine at his home after being infected with the virus.