Riquelme promises Haaland and Rodri signings if elected Real Madrid president

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Last updated Jun 3, 2026

Riquelme promises Haaland and Rodri signings if elected Real Madrid president
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Enrique Riquelme, an opposition candidate for the Real Madrid presidency, has announced plans to sign Erling Haaland and Rodri Hernández if he wins the election on June 7. During an interview, he stated that he has a notarized commitment to cover all membership fees if he fails to deliver on these signings. Riquelme criticized current president Florentino Pérez for his support of returning coach José Mourinho, whom he considers outdated. He also revealed that Raúl González would serve as sporting director and Fernando Hierro would oversee the youth academy. The new head coach's identity will be disclosed before the weekend.

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  • Riquelme announces Haaland and Rodri signings as part of his campaign.
  • Elections for Real Madrid presidency are set for June 7.
  • Riquelme plans to pay membership fees if he fails to deliver signings.
  • Raúl González and Fernando Hierro will have key positions in Riquelme's plan.
  • New head coach announcement expected before the weekend.
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  • 11:45 PMESPN SoccerRiquelme: Madrid will sign Haaland if I win electi...
  • 9:43 PMYahoo Sports💣Riquelme keeps promising: if he wins, Haaland will join Real Madrid
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Real Madrid's rival presidential candidates made their boldest moves yet on Wednesday, as Enrique Riquelme promised to sign Erling Haaland and Rodri if he's elected, and rival Florentino Perez confirmed José Mourinho as his chosen coach.

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The race for the Real Madrid presidency added a major new chapter ahead of the elections on June 7. During an interview on the TV show El Hormiguero, opposition candidate Enrique Riquelme announced th...

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