Manchester City are contemplating authorized motion after Real Madrid presidential candidate Enrique Riquelme claimed he would signal Erling Haaland if he wins Sunday’s election.
Riquelme, who’s the only real challenger to incumbent Florentino Perez, appeared on the El Hormiguero TV present in Spain final night time and stated the Norway worldwide “desires to come back to Madrid” whereas holding up a shirt with Haaland’s identify on the again.
It’s commonplace for presidential candidates to vow big-name signings as a part of their campaigns however the 37-year-old’s audacity has not gone down effectively on the Etihad, particularly as Riquelme claimed Haaland’s team-mate Rodri would additionally play on the Santiago Bernabeu subsequent season.
A Metropolis assertion this morning learn: “The tales which have emerged from Spain relating to the way forward for Erling Haaland are unfaithful.
“There isn’t a probability of this occurring and there’s no contractual clause to allow it.
“We’re contemplating authorized motion for using our participant picture on this context.”
Riquelme says he pays forfeit if Haaland and Rodri don’t be a part of Actual Madrid
Riquelme has already introduced he would set up former Madrid striker Raul as his sporting director ought to he win however had been comparatively quiet on new signings, till final night time.
He stated: “If I break my guarantees relating to both of those gamers [Haaland and Rodri], I’ve signed a assure the place I’d pay 100% of membership prices for subsequent season.
“Haaland has a launch clause, and he desires to come back to Madrid.”
Haaland signed a 10-year-contract at Metropolis final 12 months and there’s no indication he has any need to maneuver to Spain.
That was backed up by his agent Rafaela Pimenta and the gamers’ father Alfie, who replied to the information of Riquelme’s interview final night time by saying: “All very entertaining however not true. We want all the very best for each candidates within the Madrid elections.”
Rodri coy on Actual Madrid hyperlinks
Rodri has simply 12 months left on his deal at Metropolis and has been repeatedly linked with a switch again to Madrid, the place he starred beforehand for Atletico.
Requested about Actual Madrid’s curiosity earlier this week, the Spain worldwide stated: “It’s a part of soccer. I’m centered on being a frontrunner within the nationwide staff. That’s my manner. I perceive the noise, however I’m not going to spend my time on that. We’ll see after the World Cup.”
