Real Madrid candidate Riquelme claims Haaland, Rodri deals if elected
Real Madrid presidential candidate Enrique Riquelme said he has agreements to sign Manchester City's Erling Haaland and Rodri if he wins the upcoming club election. He made the claim during an interview on El Hormiguero on Wednesday night, June 3, 2026. Riquelme, 37, stated that Haaland has a release clause in his contract and is eager to join Real Madrid. To back his promise, Riquelme said he has signed a notarized guarantee committing to pay 100% of the membership fees for all 100,000 Real Madrid members for the next season if he fails to deliver on any of his pledges. The candidate is challenging incumbent Florentino Pérez in the election taking place this weekend, June 5-6, 2026. While the claim has generated buzz among fans, no independent verification of the alleged deals or the release clause has been presented. The guarantee introduces a financial risk for members should Riquelme not fulfill his transfer promises. This situation highlights how campaign pledges in sports clubs can involve significant financial commitments and raises questions about the enforceability of such guarantees in electoral contexts. Readers should treat the claim as unverified until concrete evidence emerges and consider the credibility of election promises that involve major financial undertakings. If Riquelme were to win, would you trust his notarized guarantee as sufficient assurance, or would you demand independent proof of the alleged transfer agreements before believing such commitments?