04.06.2026 16:20
Manchester City has issued a strong response to Real Madrid presidential candidate Enrique Riquelme's promise to transfer Erling Haaland. The English club denied the claims and threatened legal action, while Riquelme refused to back down, reiterating his intention to transfer Haaland and Rodri.
Enrique Riquelme, one of the Real Madrid presidential candidates, stirred things up with his promise to transfer Erling Haaland. Manchester City denied the claims regarding the Norwegian star and stated they could initiate legal proceedings.
ERLING HAALAND THREAT FROM MANCHESTER CITY TO REAL MADRID
A transfer controversy is brewing ahead of the Real Madrid presidential election scheduled for Sunday. Candidate Enrique Riquelme's announcement that he would transfer Erling Haaland and Rodri has prompted a response from Manchester City.
HAALAND PROMISE STIRS THINGS UP
Enrique Riquelme, challenging Florentino Perez, claimed in a campaign statement that he would bring Erling Haaland and Rodri to Real Madrid.
Riquelme said, "If I don't keep my word regarding any of these players, I have signed a guarantee that I will pay all membership fees for the upcoming season. Haaland has a release clause and wants to come to Madrid."
STRONG REACTION FROM MANCHESTER CITY
Following these remarks, Manchester City issued a notable response. The English club stated that the claims about Haaland's future are untrue and signaled potential legal action.
In a statement from the club, "Reports from Spain regarding Erling Haaland's future are not true. There is no possibility of this happening, and there is no contractual clause that would make it possible. We are considering legal action for the use of our player's image in this context."
HAALAND'S CAMP ALSO DENIED
The Norwegian star's agent, Rafaela Pimenta, and his father, Alfie Haaland, also released a joint statement denying the transfer rumors. The duo said, "It's all very amusing but not true. We wish both candidates success in the Madrid elections."
RIQUELME DOES NOT BACK DOWN
Despite statements from Manchester City and the Haaland camp, Enrique Riquelme stood by his claim. The candidate stated, "Haaland's camp denying me is part of the game. Figo also denied it, and then what happened? Haaland has a release clause. I'll pay it and bring him. It's that simple. I will bring Rodri and Haaland to Real Madrid 100 percent."
TENSION RISES BEFORE THE ELECTION
As the presidential race at Real Madrid continues, this debate over the Haaland transfer has further energized the election atmosphere. All eyes are now on the election outcome and whether Riquelme can deliver on his promises.