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Riquelme promises Haaland signing if elected Real Madrid president

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 3, 2026, 9:35 PM

Last updated Jun 3, 2026

Riquelme promises Haaland signing if elected Real Madrid president

Summary

Enrique Riquelme challenges Florentino Perez in Real Madrid's presidential election this weekend, the first in 20 years. Riquelme pledges to sign Erling Haaland from Manchester City, claiming the striker is interested in moving to the Bernabeu. He also hints at signing Haaland's teammate Rodri Hernandez. Riquelme offers a personal guarantee to cover the membership fees for all Real Madrid members if he fails to deliver on his promises. Perez, who is expected to be re-elected, has already secured signings ahead of the election.

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•Riquelme will face Perez in the election scheduled for this weekend.
•Riquelme claims Haaland has a release clause that could allow his transfer.
•Riquelme also mentioned plans to sign Rodri Hernandez.
•Perez has completed agreements for players including Jose Mourinho and Denzel Dumfries.

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This weekend, Florentino Perez and Enrique Riquelme will go head-to-head in the first Real Madrid presidential election in 20 years. The former is the overwhelming favourite to be re-elected to the po...
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