Manchester City have firmly denied the existence of any release clause in Erling Haaland’s contract that would allow him to join Real Madrid this summer. The Premier League champions issued a strong statement refuting claims from Spain about the striker’s future.
The controversy began when Enrique Riquelme, a candidate in Real Madrid’s presidential election, announced plans to sign both Haaland and Rodri if he wins. Riquelme specifically mentioned a release clause in Haaland’s current deal, prompting City to react.
In an official statement, Manchester City said: “The stories which have emerged from Spain regarding the future of Erling Haaland are false. There is no chance of this happening and there is no contractual clause to enable it.” The club also warned that they are considering legal action over the unauthorized use of Haaland’s image in this context.
City’s response leaves no room for ambiguity: Haaland is not for sale, and there is no exit clause in his contract that Madrid could exploit. The Norwegian international has been a key figure for City since joining, and the club appears determined to keep him at the Etihad Stadium.