Manchester City denies Riquelme’s claim about Haaland's future
18 sources • 3 min read • Latest: Jun 4, 2026, 3:48 PM
Last updated Jun 4, 2026
Manchester City has firmly rejected claims by Enrique Riquelme regarding Erling Haaland's future, asserting that the statements are false. Riquelme, a candidate for the Real Madrid presidency, suggested he had reached a deal with Haaland. City has stated there is no contractual clause allowing for Haaland's departure, and legal action is being considered regarding the use of the player's image. Alfie Haaland and agent Rafaela Pimenta responded to the claims with an ironic statement dismissing the rumors.
- •City refutes Riquelme's claims about Haaland joining Real Madrid.
- •Legal action against Riquelme is under consideration by Manchester City.
- •Riquelme reportedly claimed to have a deal with Haaland.
- •Haaland's representatives called the statements 'entertaining' but untrue.
- •City insists no negotiations over Haaland's departure will occur.
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"Enrique Riquelme held Madrid shirt with Haaland’s name City bid rejected for Nottingham Forest’s Elliot Anderson Manchester City are considering legal action against Enrique Riquelme after the Real Madrid presidential candidate held up a Madrid shirt with Erling Haaland’s name on the back during a TV appearance in which he claimed a clause in the striker’s contract would allow him to sign Haaland if elected. On Wednesday Riquelme said that Haaland, who agreed a record nine-and-a-half-year deal in January 2025, wanted to join Real. The Spanish businessman also promised that Rodri would leave City for the record 15-times European champions. Continue reading...
"Manchester City are considering legal action after Real Madrid presidential candidate Enrique Riquelme claimed he would sign Erling Haaland if elected. Spanish businessman Riquelme made the remarks during a television appearance on Wednesday as he promoted his bid to become Real Madrid president ahead of Sunday’s election.
"Manchester City are contemplating taking legal action after a Real Madrid presidential candidate promised to sign their striker Erling Haaland. A swift denial was issued in a joint statement by Haaland's father and agent, before City rubbished the suggestion.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsJun 4, 2026, 3:48 PMMan City fire back after Real Madrid presidential candidate's bold Erling Haaland transfer claim
Manchester City have wasted little time in firing back at Real Madrid presidential candidate Enrique Riquelme's claim that he would sign star striker Erling Haaland if appointed
- Yahoo SportsJun 4, 2026, 12:56 PMMan City ponder legal action as Real candidate makes Haaland claim
Manchester City are considering legal action after Real Madrid presidential candidate Enrique Riquelme claimed he would sign Erling Haaland if elected. Spanish businessman Riquelme made the remarks during a television appearance on Wednesday as he promoted his bid to become Real Madrid president ahead of Sunday’s election.
- Yahoo SportsJun 4, 2026, 11:07 AMHaaland claim causes Man City to ponder legal action
Manchester City are contemplating taking legal action after a Real Madrid presidential candidate promised to sign their striker Erling Haaland. A swift denial was issued in a joint statement by Haaland's father and agent, before City rubbished the suggestion.
- Yahoo SportsJun 4, 2026, 10:40 AMWhy Erling Haaland transfer claim has Man City considering legal action vs. Real Madrid presidential candidate
Manchester City and the representatives of Erling Haaland are not giving Enrique Riquelme's claims much credence.
- Yahoo SportsJun 4, 2026, 10:35 AMMan City consider legal action over Haaland election claims
Manchester City are considering legal action after Real Madrid presidential candidate Enrique Riquelme used Erling Haaland’s name and image as part of his election campaign ahead of this weekend’s...
- Yahoo SportsJun 4, 2026, 9:44 AMCity weigh legal action after Real Madrid presidential hopeful targets Haaland
Manchester City are considering legal action after Real Madrid presidential candidate Enrique Riquelme said he would sign superstar forward Erling Haaland if elected.We are considering legal action for the use of our player image in this context."
- ESPN SoccerJun 4, 2026, 8:49 AMCity warn Madrid with legal action over Haaland
Manchester City have threatened legal action after Real Madrid presidential candidate Enrique Riquelme promised to sign Erling Haaland if he's elected.
- Yahoo SportsJun 4, 2026, 8:40 AMManchester City considering legal action against Enrique Riquelme over Haaland transfer claims
A major controversy has erupted around Erling Haaland after Manchester City reacted to claims that the Norwegian striker could join Real Madrid if presidential candidate Enrique Riquelme wins the upco...
- Yahoo SportsJun 4, 2026, 8:27 AMMan City consider legal action after Haaland claim
After a candidate in Real Madrid's presidential election unveils an Erling Haaland shirt on live TV, Manchester City dismiss the suggestion their striker will move to Spain.
- BBC SportJun 4, 2026, 8:27 AMMan City consider action over Real candidate's promise to sign Haaland
After a candidate in Real Madrid's presidential election unveils an Erling Haaland shirt on live TV, Manchester City dismiss the suggestion their striker will move to Spain.
- Yahoo SportsJun 4, 2026, 8:15 AMManchester City threaten legal action over Real Madrid presidential candidate’s Erling Haaland transfer claims
Manchester City have aggressively threatened litigation over the exploitation of their star striker’s image in political manoeuvres around Real Madrid.One high-profile candidate sparked a media stor...
- The Guardian SportJun 4, 2026, 8:14 AMManchester City threaten to sue Real Madrid presidential hopeful over Haaland
Enrique Riquelme held Madrid shirt with Haaland’s name City bid rejected for Nottingham Forest’s Elliot Anderson Manchester City are considering legal action against Enrique Riquelme after the Real Madrid presidential candidate held up a Madrid shirt with Erling Haaland’s name on the back during a TV appearance in which he claimed a clause in the striker’s contract would allow him to sign Haaland if elected. On Wednesday Riquelme said that Haaland, who agreed a record nine-and-a-half-year deal in January 2025, wanted to join Real. The Spanish businessman also promised that Rodri would leave City for the record 15-times European champions. Continue reading...
- Yahoo SportsJun 4, 2026, 7:50 AMReal Madrid Receive Haaland Camp Response As Manchester City Threaten Legal Action
Erling Haaland's camp has reacted to Real Madrid presidential hopeful Enrique Riquelme's claim he's signed the Norwegian, while Manchester City are threaten legal action.
- Yahoo SportsJun 4, 2026, 7:20 AMManchester City threaten legal action after Enrique Riquelme claims Real Madrid will sign Erling Haaland
Manchester City have confirmed the club are considering legal action against Enrique Riquelme after the Real Madrid presidential candidate claimed the Spanish side were set to sign Erling Haaland if h...
- Yahoo SportsJun 4, 2026, 7:05 AMCity deny Riquelme’s Haaland claim... and threaten to sue him
The saga over Erling Haaland’s future has taken a highly tense turn in recent hours. Manchester City has responded with complete firmness to the statements made by Enrique Riquelme, a candidate for ...
- Sky Sports—Man City threaten legal action over Real presidential candidate's Haaland pledge
Man City are considering taking legal action after a Real Madrid presedential candidate said he would sign Erling Haaland, if elected.
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