Man City issues Erling Haaland to Real Madrid statement ahead of Ibrahima Konate transfer

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Liverpool FC NewsTransfer NewsManchester City FCErling Haaland has been the subject of transfer rumous after Real Madrid presidential candidate Enrique Riquelme claimed an agreement was in placeErling Haaland has been linked with a move to Real Madrid(Image: Getty Images)Manchester City have warned of potential legal proceedings following suggestions that Real Madrid will secure Erling Haaland's signature if Enrique Riquelme triumphs in their presidential race. "Haaland has a release clause, and he wants to come to Madrid."City have now responded and are clearly unhappy with Riquelme's assertions.

We wish all the best for both candidates in the Madrid elections".Haaland has consistently been touted for a switch to Real Madrid throughout his spell at the Etihad Stadium, with suggestions they might trigger a release clause in his contract.However, the striker reaffirmed his dedication to City in January last year by penning a new nine-and-a-half year agreement.Haaland, 25, arrived at the club from Borussia Dortmund in 2022 and has since netted a staggering 162 goals - 38 of those coming this season. He isn't the sole Man City player that Riquelme has vowed to bring in this summer if elected.Rafaela Pimenta has clarified Erling Haaland's future(Image: Getty Images)Spanish midfielder Rodri also features on his wishlist, with Riquelme confirming that talks regarding a transfer to the Bernabeu have taken place.

He said: "He's a great player, in a position where Madrid need to strengthen."We've spoken to his agent, we have to respect his club, but if I'm president he'll play for Madrid. I'll do everything possible."Rodri, though, has kept quiet about a possible transfer and indicated he would address his future following the World Cup.