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Erling Haaland has resurfaced on the shortlist of Real Madrid despite being under contract with Manchester City until 2034.
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Enrique Riquelme announced his candidacy for the Real Madrid presidency on Saturday, seeking to challenge Florentino Perez for the first time since 2004.
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The club has not secured a major trophy in two seasons and has experienced three managerial changes in the past year.
Reports from Spain suggest that while Erling Haaland is back on Real Madrid’s radar, a potential transfer would depend on Enrique Riquelme winning the upcoming presidential election.
Florentino Perez, who has been at the helm, revealed last week that this election would be only the third in the 21st century, following two consecutive seasons without a major trophy for Los Blancos.
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In a challenging season at the Santiago Bernabeu, the 15-time European champions parted ways with three managers over the last year, exited the UEFA Champions League in the semifinals, and were edged out for the La Liga title by rivals Barcelona.
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Riquelme’s Ambitions for Real Madrid
Perez, 79, initially led Real Madrid from 2000 to 2006, returned in 2009, and has since served six consecutive terms without opposition, the last being in 2004.
On Thursday, Riquelme expressed his intention to present a vision for Real Madrid’s future, solidifying his candidacy and outlining his plan to implement changes at the club.
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According to El Confidencial, relayed by Sport Witness, Riquelme, a renewable energy mogul, aims to overhaul the Real Madrid squad and enhance coaching support.
Potential Haaland Transfer Linked to Klopp’s Rumored Move to Madrid
While Riquelme hasn’t specified any players or coaches for potential recruitment should he win the presidency, reports indicate he has reached out to Erling Haaland regarding a possible transfer.
Moreover, Riquelme also has ambitions to bring in former “anchor_text”,”yHasCommerce”:false}”>Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp, known for winning the UEFA Champions League and Premier League during his nine-year tenure at Anfield.
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Any transactions heavily depend on Riquelme being elected president at the Santiago Bernabeu. A move for Haaland appears unlikely at this time, given his contract at the Etihad Stadium runs until 2034.
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Is a Transfer to Real Madrid Possible for Haaland?
Nevertheless, with Pep Guardiola potentially exiting City after a successful decade, Real Madrid might see an opening. Reports from Spain suggest that Haaland may consider requesting a transfer if he aligns with Riquelme and his proposals.
Haaland joined City in 2022 for a fee of £51 million and played a pivotal role in securing the club’s first UEFA Champions League title under Guardiola in 2023. He also broke records for the most goals scored in a Premier League season (36) and the highest total by a Premier League player across all competitions in a campaign (52).
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While a transfer between Real and Haaland seems far-fetched, the combination of a new president and Guardiola’s possible departure could lead to a change in perspective for the 25-year-old.