Despite the confidence radiating from the Riquelme camp, the player's representatives have moved quickly to distance themselves from the election rhetoric. Haaland, who is currently under a massive contract with Man City through 2034, remains the most coveted asset in world football, and his camp was eager to clarify that no formal agreement is in place with any candidate.
In a joint statement, the striker's father, Alfie Haaland, and his agent, Rafaela Pimenta, denied any agreement with Riquelme: "All very entertaining but not true. We wish all the best for both candidates in the Madrid elections."
Furthermore,Fabrizio Romano reports that City are "completely relaxed" regarding the situation. They have received no indication from Haaland that he intends to disrupt the club's ongoing project ahead of Enzo Maresca's anticipated arrival in the dugout.