Real Madrid presidential candidate targets Haaland and Rodri transfers
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 4, 2026, 12:00 PM
Last updated Jun 4, 2026
Enrique Riquelme, a candidate in the upcoming Real Madrid presidential election on June 7, has publicly declared intentions to sign Manchester City's Erling Haaland and Rodri. Riquelme claims Haaland has a release clause and desires a move to Madrid, while also emphasizing that Rodri would like to play for the Spanish club if elected. This comes amid a significant transitional period for Madrid, with the current president, Florentino Perez, facing scrutiny after two consecutive seasons without major trophies. The situation at Manchester City also remains tense, as Rodri seeks a better contract amid internal changes and the potential influence of Riquelme's statements.
- •Riquelme challenges incumbent Florentino Perez for the presidency.
- •He claims Haaland wants to join Real Madrid due to a release clause.
- •Rodri is also a transfer target and may consider Madrid in future.
- •The election and Riquelme's comments come just days before key contract decisions.
- •Rodri is currently seeking a better contract with Manchester City.
- 12:00 PMYahoo Sports — Real Madrid Presidential candidate on Erling Haaland deal denial – ‘It’s part of the game’
- 10:20 AMYahoo Sports — Real Madrid candidate claims Erling Haaland has agreed Bernabeu move
- 5:35 AMYahoo Sports — Real Madrid presidential candidate makes bold Erling Haaland and Rodri transfer declarations
"The upcoming Real Madrid presidential election has taken an extraordinary twist after candidate Enrique Riquelme claimed he has already secured Erling Haaland’s agreement to join the club if he wins...
"Real Madrid Presidential candidate Enrique Riquelme has brushed off denials from Erling Haaland’s camp that he has no deal to sign for Los Blancos should the elections go Riquelme’s way. Riquelme ...
"Real Madrid presidential candidate Enrique Riquelme says Man City’s Erling Haaland “has a release clause and wants to join Real Madrid”Riquelme insists “a player like Rodri will play for Real ...
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 4, 2026, 12:00 PMReal Madrid Presidential candidate on Erling Haaland deal denial – ‘It’s part of the game’
Real Madrid Presidential candidate Enrique Riquelme has brushed off denials from Erling Haaland’s camp that he has no deal to sign for Los Blancos should the elections go Riquelme’s way. Riquelme ...
- Yahoo SportsJun 4, 2026, 10:20 AMReal Madrid candidate claims Erling Haaland has agreed Bernabeu move
The upcoming Real Madrid presidential election has taken an extraordinary twist after candidate Enrique Riquelme claimed he has already secured Erling Haaland’s agreement to join the club if he wins...
- Yahoo SportsJun 4, 2026, 5:35 AMReal Madrid presidential candidate makes bold Erling Haaland and Rodri transfer declarations
Real Madrid presidential candidate Enrique Riquelme says Man City’s Erling Haaland “has a release clause and wants to join Real Madrid”Riquelme insists “a player like Rodri will play for Real ...
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