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Manchester City’s pearl is Real Madrid presidential candidate’s second marquee signing
Earlier this week, Enrique Riquelme officially revealed that he will bring Ballon d’Or winner and Real Madrid target Erling Haaland to the club if voted to power.
He also stated that the rest of his promises will be unveiled over the course of the week, and that one more superstar signing has been planned.
Tomorrow, Riquelme will officially announce the name of his second marquee signing, who he has already confirmed as a foreign player. Sky Sports, however, brings to light the identity of that player in advance.
Manchester’s pearl
As revealed by the sports outlet, the name Riquelme has in mind is none other than Erling Haaland of Manchester City.
Indeed, the Norwegian striker is the presidential candidate’s ideal option to strengthen Real Madrid’s front line and make the team competitive again, and he will go all out to ensure the striker is at Real Madrid if he wins.
The only question, however, is how Kylian Mbappe and Haaland can co-exist in the system, especially with Vinicius Jr. also in the starting XI on the flank. As central forwards, the duo will have serious clashes.
A complicated move
Viewed as one of the best strikers in world football, signing Haaland is easier said than done. One factor that makes it possible, however, is the departure of Pep Guardiola from Manchester City.
The departure of the legendary manager kick-starts a new project for the Blues, and will thus trigger internal tensions and instability in the dressing room that Real Madrid can capitalise on.
His long-term contract and massive valuation, however, will demand a record fee to see the move go through and it remains to be seen if it is economically viable.
Further, one must also consider the dressing room instability it may cause and how that can be managed.
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Real Madrid star Huijsen credits Mourinho for improved form in new season: ‘He supports me a lot’
Real Madrid will be looking to get back to winning ways in LaLiga as they take on Rayo Vallecano on Saturday.
The club are coming on the back of a 1-0 defeat to Real Betis last weekend but did secure a narrow win over Inter Milan in the midweek Champions League fixture.
Heading into this game, Dean Huijsen, who has been showing a lot of promise in these early parts of the season, spoke to the club’s official media about the match ahead and how Real Madrid have been coping with the pressure early on, among other things.
Huijsen on Rayo and his defensive duties
The young centre-back was fully aware of the threat posed by Rayo and praised the opposition.
“We know that Rayo is a good team, and it’s a tough team to face, and we must give our all as we do in all matches to secure the three points, that’s the only thing that matters, and for the Bernabeu to be with us and for us all to be united,” he said.
He also detailed the defensive demands placed on him by the coaching staff led by Jose Mourinho.
“Well, what every coach asks of you: ferocity, intercepting balls, and winning one-on-one duels. He supports me a lot, and I think this helps me greatly, and defending together as a team,” he said.
On the team’s preparations for the fixture, Huijsen offered an insight into their training routine.
“We’re working on some tactics related to the opponent. And well, after that it depends on the day; we might play a mini-match among ourselves or not,” he added.
Huijsen on Mourinho and his fine form
The Spaniard was quick to credit Mourinho, with whom he previously worked at Roma, for his development and current level.
“We’ve known each other for a while, even though we spent a relatively short time together in Rome. He gave me the opportunity to make the real leap into professional football, and I’ll always be grateful to him for that,” Huijsen said.
Reflecting on his own performances, the defender was in confident mood, once again pointing to the influence of his coach and teammates.
“I think I’m in good shape. Well, I think I’m delivering a good level, and I believe that’s thanks to the coach too, as he keeps track of me and takes great care of me.”
“Well, I’m also doing my very best, and I think the teammates are supporting me too, and this is the perfect equation,” he added.
Finally, Huijsen explained how he manages his recovery amid a congested schedule.
“There are a lot of matches, so we need to recover well and stay focused on football, then you have to sleep well. And yes, on the days after the match, I also take a cold shower and a hot shower to recover better,” he concluded.
