Real Madrid: Enrique Riquelme promises Haaland and Rodri if he wins the election

Europe Today at 17:52

Nouya M'toama

News Editor

The race for the Real Madrid presidency is heating up. Just minutes after Florentino Pérez announced that José Mourinho would be his choice for head coach if re-elected, his rival Enrique Riquelme made a major statement in the media arena.

Appearing on the Spanish show El Hormiguero, Riquelme declared that his top priority would be signing Erling Haaland if he takes charge of the Madrid club. The Norwegian striker, widely regarded as one of the world’s best forwards, would be the "galáctico signing" of Riquelme’s sporting project.

But the candidate isn’t stopping there. He also revealed his intention to strengthen the midfield with the addition of Rodri, one of the most complete midfielders in European football. These two high-profile names underscore his ambition to build a squad capable of dominating continental football in the coming years.

These spectacular promises signal the start of what promises to be an especially lively campaign. With ambitious sporting projects, star-studded names, and a fierce rivalry with Florentino Pérez, Madrid’s socios will have several competing visions to consider before choosing who will lead the club into the future.