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Real Madrid presidential candidate targets Haaland and another marquee signing

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 2, 2026, 6:40 AM

Last updated Jun 2, 2026

Real Madrid presidential candidate targets Haaland and another marquee signing

Summary

Enrique Riquelme, a candidate for the Real Madrid presidency, promises to sign Erling Haaland if elected. He plans to unveil another marquee signing soon, emphasizing Haaland's potential role in enhancing Madrid's competitive edge. The pursuit of Haaland may be facilitated by upheaval at Manchester City following Pep Guardiola's departure. There are concerns about how Haaland and Kylian Mbappe would fit into the same system. The economic feasibility of acquiring Haaland, given his valuation and contract status, remains uncertain.

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•Riquelme announces plans to bring Haaland to Real Madrid if elected.
•Another marquee signing is expected to be revealed soon.
•Haaland's potential move is linked to Guardiola's exit from Manchester City.
•Concerns exist about integrating Haaland and Mbappe into the lineup.
•Financial implications of Haaland's signing are still under consideration.

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6:40 AMYahoo Sports — Manchester City’s pearl is Real Madrid presidential candidate’s second marquee signing

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Earlier this week, Enrique Riquelme officially revealed that he will bring Ballon d’Or winner and Real Madrid target Erling Haaland to the club if voted to power.He also stated that the rest of his ...
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