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City Mulls Legal Action Over Haaland Transfer Claims
4 Jun
Summary
- Real Madrid candidate claimed Haaland wants to join.
- Manchester City denies release clause exists.
- City considers legal action over player image use.
Manchester City is contemplating legal action following claims made by Real Madrid presidential candidate Enrique Riquelme. Riquelme asserted that Erling Haaland desires a move to Real Madrid and possesses a release clause, even displaying a Haaland-shirt during a campaign event. This assertion was swiftly and firmly refuted by Manchester City.
A club spokesperson declared the stories untrue, confirming the absence of any contractual release clause. They further indicated that the club is exploring legal avenues due to the unauthorized use of their player's image in Riquelme's campaign. Haaland, who joined City in 2022, has a contract running until 2034 and has been instrumental in the club's success, including two Premier League titles and a Champions League trophy.
City chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak lauded Haaland as a "superstar" and "goalscoring machine," expressing confidence in his future Ballon d'Or prospects. Riquelme also mentioned signing midfielder Rodri, whose current contract extends to 2027. City views Rodri as integral to their plans, despite past links to Real Madrid.
