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Pimenta and Haaland respond to Riquelme's Real Madrid transfer claims

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 4, 2026, 7:00 AM

Last updated Jun 4, 2026

Pimenta and Haaland respond to Riquelme's Real Madrid transfer claims

Summary

Rafaela Pimenta and Alfie Haaland have refuted comments made by Real Madrid presidential candidate Enrique Riquelme regarding Erling Haaland’s potential transfer to the club. Riquelme stated that Haaland has a release clause and desires to join Madrid, ahead of the club’s presidential election set for June 7. Pimenta and Alfie described Riquelme's claims as 'not true' and characterized the situation as 'entertaining'. Their response reassures Manchester City supporters, as Haaland remains under contract until 2034, and there has been no indication from City they intend to sell the player.

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By the Numbers

•Riquelme claimed Haaland has a release clause and wants to join Real Madrid.
•Pimenta and Alfie Haaland dismissed the comments as false.
•Haaland is contracted with Manchester City until 2034.
•Real Madrid's presidential election is set for June 7.
•Haaland's representatives are reportedly relaxed about transfer rumors.

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7:00 AMYahoo Sports — Rafaela Pimenta and Erling Haaland’s father respond to Real Madrid presidential candidate comments

What they're saying

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Rafaela Pimenta & Alfie Haaland dismiss Enrique Riquelme’s transfer claims as “not true”Riquelme has said that Erling Haaland “has a release clause and wants to join Real Madrid”Team Haaland...
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