Presidential candidate Riquelme promises to sign Haaland and Rodri for Real if elected

Riquelme is aiming to be elected president of Real Madrid
Riquelme is aiming to be elected president of Real MadridREUTERS/Violeta Santos Moura

Real Madrid presidential candidate Enrique Riquelme said on Wednesday he would sign Manchester City pair the striker Erling Haaland and midfielder Rodri, if he wins the club’s election on Sunday.

Riquelme announced on Spanish television, where he held up a Real Madrid shirt bearing Haaland’s name and the number nine.

The presidential hopeful also stated that he would move for Spain international Rodri, who still has a year remaining on his contract with Manchester City.

"Rodri plays in a position Real Madrid need and he fits the profile. If I become president, he will play for Real Madrid," Riquelme said on Antena 3.

"With Rodri, he is under contract and we must respect Manchester City. We would sit down to talk with the club and his representatives as early as next Monday," added the renewable energy entrepreneur.

"As for Haaland, it is a different situation. He has a release clause and would like to join Real Madrid," Riquelme said.