Man City threatens legal action against Real Madrid following Haaland claim
Summary
Manchester City is thinking about taking legal action against Real Madrid after a Real Madrid presidential candidate said he would sign Man City’s striker Erling Haaland if he won the election. Both Manchester City and Haaland’s representatives denied these transfer claims and called them untrue.Key Facts
- Enrique Riquelme, a candidate for Real Madrid’s president, said he would sign Erling Haaland if elected.
- Riquelme showed a Real Madrid shirt with Haaland’s name on it during a TV appearance.
- Manchester City said the claims about Haaland are false and might take legal action for using the player’s image without permission.
- Haaland’s father and agent also denied that any transfer plans exist.
- Riquelme mentioned he would also try to sign Man City midfielder Rodri.
- The Real Madrid presidential election is on Sunday, with about 100,000 club members able to vote.
- Haaland chose Manchester City over Real Madrid in 2022 and signed a long contract until 2034.
- Incumbent president Florentino Perez plans to bring Jose Mourinho back as Real Madrid’s coach if re-elected.
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