Rodri denies links to Enrique Riquelme's Real Madrid campaign

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Last updated Jun 12, 2026

Rodri denies links to Enrique Riquelme's Real Madrid campaign
Summary

Rodri, the Manchester City midfielder, addressed claims linking him to Enrique Riquelme’s Real Madrid presidential campaign. In a recent interview, he dismissed these rumors, stating, "I don’t know where this came from," while affirming his commitment to City and focus on the ongoing World Cup. Riquelme’s campaign featured ambitious signings, including Rodri, but he acknowledged that he hasn’t considered his future and remains under contract with City. Meanwhile, new Madrid manager Jose Mourinho has expressed little interest in bringing Rodri to the club, focusing instead on other targets.

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  • Rodri speaks out against transfer rumors to Real Madrid
  • Links emerged following Riquelme’s presidential campaign
  • He emphasizes focus on World Cup and commitment to Man City
  • Jose Mourinho reportedly uninterested in signing Rodri
  • Riquelme's campaign included ambitious player signings
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  • 6:20 AMYahoo SportsMan City ace Rodri hits out at links with Enrique Riquelme’s campaign: ‘Don’t know where this came from’
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Enrique Riquelme may have lost Real Madrid’s presidential election, but he did earn a fair vote share against Florentino Perez and firmly established himself as one for the future.His electoral camp...

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