Real Madrid presidential candidate could land in court over campaign promise
English Premier League (EPL) club Manchester City are threatening to take legal action against Real Madrid Presidential Enrique Riquelme who promised Erling Haaland would be one the first players to join the club if he wins against the incumbent, Florentino Perez.
While speaking on a popular Spanish television program El Hormiguero on Wednesday, Riquelme, who is running against longtime president Pérez, made the boldest claim saying he will sign both Haaland and Rodri for Real Madrid if elected into office.
“I’ve signed a personal guarantee,” Riquelme said. “If I don’t fulfill my promise of bringing the players I’ve announced, I will pay 100% of the membership fees of Real Madrid’s members.”
“Haaland has a release clause, and he wants to come to Madrid.” He added.
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In a statement issued on Thursday morning, Manchester City dismissed the claims made by Riquelme saying “there is no chance” Haaland is joining Real Madrid.
The club denied the information and also disclosed that it is considering legal action against Riquelme for using their player’s image on purpose.
The statement read: “The stories which have emerged from Spain regarding the future of Erling Haaland are FALSE.
“There is NO chance of this happening and there is no contractual clause to enable it.
“We are considering LEGAL ACTION for the use of our player image in this context,” the club concluded.
