If he’s Mourinho, then I… You’ll be watching! Pérez’s rival in the fight for the post of president of Real pulled out a bombshell

The tense battle for the presidency of Real Madrid has intensified dramatically before the upcoming elections.

Just moments after incumbent Florentino Pérez announced that José Mourinho would return as his chosen head coach if re-elected, his ambitious rival, Enrique Riquelme, launched an aggressive media counter-attack to win the votes of the club’s members.

Riquelme promises a double transfer punch

Riquelme appeared on the popular Spanish TV show El Hormiguero and officially declared that his absolute sporting priority will be to sign Manchester City striker Erling Haaland.

Widely regarded as one of the deadliest finishers in world football, the prolific Norwegian striker serves as a galactic reinforcement to be the mainstay of Riquelme’s new sporting project at the Santiago Bernabéu.

As proof of his intent, the 37-year-old challenger even waved a Real Madrid shirt with Haaland’s name and number nine during the broadcast, revealing that he intends to bypass negotiations with City by directly activating the forward’s multimillion-dollar buyout clause.

Rebuilding the midfield with elite Spanish talent

The billionaire renewable energy entrepreneur didn’t just stop at the Norwegian striker, aiming to address the apparent lack of home-grown players in Madrid’s squad.

Riquelme has announced his intention to significantly strengthen the midfield with the signing of Spanish international Rodri, who he described as one of the most complex and dominant midfielders in European football.

“Rodri plays in a position that Real Madrid needs and fits the profile. If I become president, he will play for Real Madrid.” boldly promised Riquelme, adding that formal discussions with Manchester City and the player’s representatives would begin immediately after a potential election victory.