Haaland camp moves quickly to shut down Madrid claims
Erling Haaland’s camp have moved fast to kill the latest Real Madrid agreement story. Fabrizio Romano reported that Haaland’s father Alfie and agent Rafaela Pimenta issued a joint clarification after reports in Spain claimed there was already an agreement connected to the Real Madrid presidential election race.
Their response was direct: “All very entertaining but NOT true. We wish all the best for both candidates in the Real Madrid elections.”
That statement matters because the rumour had started to move from normal transfer speculation into election-campaign territory. Spanish media reported that Enrique Riquelme, a Real Madrid presidential candidate, had used Haaland as part of his campaign narrative, presenting the Manchester City striker as a possible headline signing if elected.
Alfie Haaland and Pimenta have now made it clear that there is no agreement behind those claims.
The Real Madrid election angle
This is not a normal transfer-window story. It is tied to Real Madrid’s internal politics, where major names can quickly become part of a presidential campaign message.
That is exactly why the denial had to be clear. Haaland is one of the biggest assets in world football, and any suggestion of an agreement with Real Madrid instantly becomes global news. But the response from his camp leaves no room for interpretation: the reports are not true, and the player’s side is not endorsing either candidate’s campaign.
Player profile – Haaland remains locked into Manchester City
Haaland’s contractual position is also important. Manchester City announced in January 2025 that the Norwegian had signed a new 10-year contract, keeping him at the club until the summer of 2034.
His production still explains why every Real Madrid link becomes so explosive. Haaland recorded 27 goals and eight assists in 35 Premier League appearances in the 2025/26 season, while his market value remains around €200m.
This is not a player entering the final years of a normal contract. This is one of the most valuable footballers in the world, tied to Manchester City on one of the longest deals in the modern game.
The agency angle – Rafaela Pimenta at the centre again
Haaland is represented by Rafaela Pimenta, one of the most powerful agents in football. Pimenta is a Brazilian-born lawyer-turned-agent who took over leadership of the Raiola client stable in 2022 and now operates a boutique, high-end agency from Monaco.
That makes her public clarification significant. Pimenta is not only defending a player against transfer noise. She is also protecting the strategic value of Haaland’s name, image and career planning at a moment when he is being pulled into a political story at one of football’s biggest clubs.
A short denial, but a big signal
The statement from Alfie Haaland and Rafaela Pimenta was short, but the message was strong. There is no Real Madrid agreement. There is no camp approval behind the election claims. And as things stand, Haaland remains tied to Manchester City on one of the longest contracts in modern football.
For FootballAgencies readers, the agency angle is simple: when a player of Haaland’s level is used in a political or transfer narrative, his representatives have to respond quickly. Pimenta and Alfie did exactly that, shutting down the story before it could grow into something bigger.
