Official Response from City on Haaland's Departure News

Manchester City has entered the ongoing debate about the future of its Norwegian star Erling Haaland, after categorically denying reports suggesting the possibility of the player transferring to Real Madrid in the near future.

The English club's response came following statements made by Enrique Riquelme, in which he claimed that Haaland could move to the Royal Club if he wins the elections. These statements sparked widespread reactions in Spanish and European sports circles.

In an official statement, Manchester City emphasized that the rumors regarding the future of their striker are not true at all, asserting that the news circulating in the Spanish media is completely false.

The club confirmed that Haaland's contract does not include any clause allowing a transfer to Real Madrid, categorically denying any possibility of such a deal happening under the current circumstances.

The England champion did not only deny the rumors but also revealed that they are considering taking legal action due to the use of the player's image in the context of those statements, considering it to have been done deliberately and without any factual basis.

The club's official statement read: "The reports that have appeared in Spain regarding Erling Haaland's future are not true, and there is no possibility of that happening, nor is there any contractual clause that allows for it."

He added, "We are considering taking legal action due to the use of our player's image in this context."

These developments affirm Manchester City's commitment to retaining their Norwegian top scorer, as Haaland continues to play a pivotal role in the club's project, amid ongoing speculations regarding his future in the transfer market.