Manchester City are considering legal action after a Real Madrid presidential candidate publicly pledged to sign Erling Haaland if elected. Multiple outlets report that Enrique Riquelme, who is running in Real’s presidential election, appeared on television holding a Real Madrid shirt with Haaland’s name on the back. During the appearance, he said a clause in Haaland’s contract would allow him to sign the striker for Real if he becomes president. City officials have dismissed the suggestion that Haaland will move to Spain.
The reports also note that Riquelme made additional claims, including that Rodri would leave Manchester City if he is elected. One outlet states that Haaland has a long-term contract, agreed in January 2025, reportedly running for nine and a half years. Several sources describe the dispute as related to contractual interpretation and the public nature of the pledge during the election campaign. Haaland’s camp is also said to have responded to Riquelme’s comments, though details of any legal steps are not confirmed across the coverage.
