Notwithstanding his connections to Real Madrid, a major Spanish team, Erling Haaland is apparently planning to extend his contract with Manchester City.
The Norwegian’s future is still up in the air; Madrid is supposedly his next stop, even though Kylian Mbappe is expected to arrive.
However, Mbappe’s arrival can have an impact on the City striker’s plans.
Haaland reportedly considered a move to Real Madrid in 2025 after playing for Manchester City for three seasons under Pep Guardiola. Eyes Of Lagos reports,
However, uncertainties arise regarding Real Madrid’s ability to accommodate both Haaland and Mbappe’s salaries without breaching financial fair play regulations.
Despite the ongoing links with Real Madrid, Haaland and his agent, Rafaela Pimenta, are said to be open to discussing a contract extension with Manchester City beyond 2025.
They also look to include a release clause on the new contract.
Meanwhile, Haaland’s future has been closely tied to Guardiola’s tenure at Manchester City.
Any decision regarding Guardiola’s contract extension, currently until 2025, could sway Haaland’s plans.
Moreover, if Manchester City faces severe penalties for their alleged Premier League rule violations, Haaland may explore alternatives.
While Real Madrid’s financial standing appears stable, accommodating both Mbappe and Haaland would likely force player sales to balance huge transfer fees.
