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Real Madrid Election: Pérez Promises Stars, Riquelmo Pledges Haaland

6/4/2026

Summary

Riquelmo Challenges Pérez

Real Madrid will vote on June 7 to choose between Florentino Pérez and challenger Enrique Riquelmo.
Enrique Riquelmo said he will sign Erling Haaland and Rodri and will guarantee 100 % of fees for 100,000 members if he fails, a claim denied by Alfie Haaland and Rafaela Pimenta.
Florentino Pérez pledged José Mourinho will return if he wins, Kylian Mbappé, Jude Bellingham and Vinícius Júnior will stay, and Ibrahima Konaté will join.

Summary

Man City Threatens

Manchester City announced it may take legal action over Riquelme (candidate)'s use of Erling Haaland's image.
Manchester City said no clause lets Erling Haaland move to Real Madrid.
Rafaela Pimenta (agent) and Alfie Haaland (father) called the transfer claims false.
Erling Haaland stays under contract with Manchester City until 2034 after a January 2025 extension.
Hugo Viana (Real Madrid director of football) faces pressure to settle Rodri's contract before summer window.

History

Historical Context

On 15 December 1995 the European Court of Justice ruled in Jean-Marc Bosman's case that out-of-contract EU players could move freely without transfer fees, ending the £500,000 fee that had blocked his move to Dunkerque. The decision reshaped contracts for clubs such as Manchester United and Juventus and underpins current disputes like Real Madrid’s presidential race, where candidates debate image rights for stars such as Erling Haaland.

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Riquelmo Challenges Pérez

Real Madrid will vote on June 7 to choose between Florentino Pérez and challenger Enrique Riquelmo.
Enrique Riquelmo said he will sign Erling Haaland and Rodri and will guarantee 100 % of fees for 100,000 members if he fails, a claim denied by Alfie Haaland and Rafaela Pimenta.
Florentino Pérez pledged José Mourinho will return if he wins, Kylian Mbappé, Jude Bellingham and Vinícius Júnior will stay, and Ibrahima Konaté will join.

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