Manchester City Responds Strongly to Riquelme's Haaland Claims Amid Legal Threats
Manchester City has firmly rejected claims made by Enrique Riquelme, a presidential candidate for Real Madrid, regarding Erling Haaland. Riquelme, who is challenging the incumbent Florentino Perez, suggested that he would sign Haaland if elected, asserting that the player wishes to join the club. City's response came swiftly, as they threatened legal action after Riquelme was seen posing with a ‘Haaland 9’ Real Madrid shirt during a television segment. In their official statement, Manchester City stated: “The stories which have emerged from Spain regarding the future of Erling Haaland are untrue. There is no chance of this happening and there is no contractual clause to enable it. We are considering legal action for the use of our player image in this context.” Haaland, a key player for City, is under contract at the Etihad Stadium until 2034, making any transfer unlikely. Both his father and agent have also denied Riquelme's claims, reinforcing the notion that Haaland is not on the move. Riquelme's comments included a promise, stating, “If I break my promises regarding either of these players, I’ve signed a guarantee where I’d pay 100 percent of membership costs for next season.” However, any bold promises made by a presidential candidate seeking to unseat a powerful figure like Perez can lead to significant backlash. As the situation unfolds, it remains to be seen how Riquelme will respond to the strong reaction from Manchester City.
Source: CaughtOffside - 2026-06-04