Manchester City denies Riquelme’s claim about Haaland's future
4 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 4, 2026, 8:05 AM
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.
- 8:49 AMESPN Soccer — City warn Madrid with legal action over Haaland
- 7:50 AMYahoo Sports — Real Madrid Receive Haaland Camp Response As Manchester City Threaten Legal Action
- 7:20 AMYahoo Sports — Manchester City threaten legal action after Enrique Riquelme claims Real Madrid will sign Erling Haaland
- 7:05 AMYahoo Sports — City deny Riquelme’s Haaland claim... and threaten to sue him
"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...
"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 ...
"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.
Sources
External links- 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, 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 ...
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