Man City considers legal action over Haaland promise by Real candidate
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Manchester City are considering legal action after a candidate in Real Madrid’s presidential election promised to sign striker Erling Haaland. Enrique Riquelme, a renewable energy magnate challenging current president Florentino Perez, appeared on television Wednesday holding a Real Madrid shirt with Haaland’s name. Riquelme stated that Haaland “has a release clause and would like to join Real Madrid.” A joint statement from Haaland’s father and agent swiftly denied the claim, and City also rejected the suggestion. The club stated there is no contractual clause enabling such a move and is considering legal action over the use of Haaland’s image in this context.
What’s reported
Manchester City are considering legal action over a promise to sign Erling Haaland by a candidate in Real Madrid’s presidential election.
The candidate is Enrique Riquelme, a renewable energy magnate challenging current president Florentino Perez.
Riquelme unveiled a Real Madrid shirt bearing Haaland’s name on television on Wednesday.
Riquelme said: “He has a release clause and would like to join Real Madrid.”
A joint statement from Haaland’s father and agent denied the claim.
City stated: “The stories which have emerged from Spain regarding the future of Erling Haaland are untrue. There is no chance of this happening and there is no contractual clause to enable it.”
City added: “We are considering legal action for the use of our player image in this context.”
Key figures
Erling Haaland, Manchester City striker
Enrique Riquelme, candidate in Real Madrid’s presidential election
Florentino Perez, current Real Madrid president
Haaland’s father (not named in article)
Haaland’s agent (not named in article)
Sources: BBC News
