Riquelme says Haaland will join Real Madrid if elected

Yesterday, Enrique Riquelme announced that Erling Haaland would sign for Real Madrid if Riquelme becomes club president on Sunday. The announcement aired on the TV programme El Hormiguero. The claim quickly spread worldwide. Within hours, the story unraveled. SER reported that an unnamed source refuted the claim. The denial cast doubt on the announced transfer. No official statement from Real Madrid or Haaland followed. The club has not confirmed any negotiations. The presidential election for Real Madrid is scheduled for Sunday. The outcome will determine whether the proposed deal could materialise. Fans await the vote.