Enrique Riquelme targets Haaland for Real Madrid ahead of elections

Enrique Riquelme, a presidential candidate for Real Madrid, announced plans to recruit Erling Haaland and Rodri if elected. Riquelme claims Haaland is interested in joining the club, allegedly preferring Madrid over Barcelona, which has been linked to the player for some time. He also promised a notarized guarantee to deliver on this commitment if he becomes president. Riquelme is seeking election against the current president, Florentino Perez, with the vote scheduled for June 7, 2026. Haaland remains under contract with Manchester City until 2034 and has expressed happiness with the club at season's end.

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