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Erling Haaland, the striker for Manchester City, has attracted attention from La Liga teams, particularly Barcelona and Real Madrid.
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The Norway international is currently under contract with Manchester City until 2034, reportedly earning £500,000 per week.
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Jose Mourinho’s potential move to the Spanish capital, alongside Pep Guardiola’s possible departure, could persuade Haaland to consider a lucrative transfer.
Manchester City is confident that star striker Erling Haaland will remain at the Etihad Stadium this summer, despite interest from Barcelona and Real Madrid.
The Norway international concluded the 2025/26 Premier League season with an impressive total of 27 goals, contributing to Guardiola’s team winning both the Carabao Cup and FA Cup.
Since joining from Borussia Dortmund in 2022, Haaland has rewritten English football records, netting 162 goals and providing 30 assists in 198 appearances for the club.
Erling Haaland is back on Real Madrid’s radar – his future may depend on the outcome of the upcoming presidential election.
Due to his outstanding performance, City rewarded Haaland with their most lucrative contract ever in January, which runs until 2034.
Although Manchester City has downplayed reports of any release clauses in Haaland’s contract, insiders at both Barcelona and Real Madrid believe there could be options allowing him to leave under certain conditions in the future.
According to a report from TEAMtalk, senior figures have acknowledged that both Spanish clubs are preparing to monitor Haaland, recognizing that a transfer this summer is unlikely.
Barcelona has a strong interest in Haaland, especially since Robert Lewandowski announced his departure after four years with the club, during which he made 193 appearances.
The Catalan side sees Haaland as a key signing for their next chapter, alongside talents like Raphinha and Lamine Yamal, as they complete renovations of the Nou Camp.
However, Barcelona faces several challenges, particularly financial constraints that have impacted their ability to engage in high-profile signings.
Erling Haaland has hinted at his future with Manchester City amid significant squad changes.
To cope with their financial situation, Barcelona has sold media rights, targeted free agents like Ilkay Gundogan from Manchester City in 2023, and let go of key players such as Gerard Pique, Sergio Busquets, and Jordi Alba.
Conversely, Real Madrid is in a stronger financial position and is also keen on Haaland. TEAMtalk reported that influential voices within the club believe Mourinho’s potential appointment could pave the way for Haaland’s signing in future transfer windows.
Such speculation could gain traction if Kylian Mbappe is also allowed to leave, particularly given the heightened scrutiny on the French player following a challenging season.