Manchester City intends to retain Erling Haaland despite Real Madrid’s strong interest in the Norwegian forward.
Manchester City intends to retain Erling Haaland despite Real Madrid’s strong interest in the Norwegian forward. The Daily Mail reports that Headmaster “The Citizens” intends to discuss a salary increase for this striker with Haaland. Once the current season concludes, everything will be finished. Man City’s ruмored offer is approximately £500,000 per week. If the contract is finalized, the 22-year-old forward will earn the highest salary in the Premier League.
The team from the Etihad Stadium desires to “tie” Haaland in front of Real’s h.u.n.d. In addition, Manchester City believes that securing Haaland’s future at the club will attract Jude Bellingham, Haaland’s friend and former teammate at Borussia Dortmund, to the green half of Manchester. Haaland’s present contract with Manchester City is valid until 2027, with a one-year extension option. Specifically, the 22-year-old striker receives £ 375,000 per week. The former Salzburg player is paid the same as David de Gea and only less than Kevin De Bruyne in the Premier League (£400,000/week).
Haaland erupted upon his arrival at Manchester City last summer from Dortmund for more than £ 50 мillion. Up to this point in the season, the Norwegian striker has scored 42 goals across all competitions, allowing the Etihad Stadium club to remain competitive in the Champions League, Premier League, and FA Cup.
Real was intrigued by Haaland’s performance in his first season in England, which drew their attention. This juvenile striker is a top transfer target for “Los Blancos” in the summer of 2024. The Bernabeu club is reportedly prepared to spend more than 200 мillion euros to buy out the 22-year-old star’s contract with Manchester City.
Haaland did not participate in the national team gathering at the end of March due to a groin injury. This morning, the Norwegian national team lost 0-3 to Spain in the EURO 2024 qualifying round (March 26). Haaland is in a race against time to return to Manchester City by the conclusion of the team’s match in early April.
On April 1 and April 27, respectively, the team from Etihad Stadium will face Liverpool and Arsenal in the Premier League. These are considered the two most important encounters of the English Premier League season for Pep Guardiola’s squad.
Man City is taking its time with Haaland’s injury.
According to Alfie Haaland, the Manchester City forward will seek treatment in Barcelona. He told Norway’s TV 2 Sport, via The Times: “Manchester City has a partnership with a facility in Barcelona, so Haaland will be examined and treated there.”
“My child has been in Marbella with a couple club physiotherapists for the past few days. First, I am not a physician, and second, I believe he is (injury). It is unclear. You cannot skip preparation for two weeks and then rush into a game. Mr. Alfie Haaland added, “There must be a solution here.”
Man City is about to embark on a difficult voyage. They will face Liverpool on April 1 and then travel to Southampton in the Premier League a week later.
Next, “The Citizens” will face Bayern Munich twice in the Champions League quarterfinals, followed by Leicester City twice. Man City’s headmaster expects Erling Haaland to recover in time for these crucial fixtures. Nonetheless, if the Norwegian spearhead has not yet recovered, the forward will be benched.
“He will not play if he does not train correctly with the team.” A few days ago, the doctors conveyed this information. Erling Haaland requires extensive care, concluded Alfie Haaland.
This season, Haaland scored 42 goals in just 37 appearances across all competitions for Man City. Which, he scored eight goals in his previous two matches before sustaining an injury in the March 19 match against Burnley. Phil Foden lauded the former Dortmund player, stating that Haaland has helped the team discover a new playing style since his arrival at the Etihad Stadium in the summer of 2022.
Real Madrid was impressed by Haaland’s ability to score goals. However, the Spanish team must consider that Haaland’s release clause could cost up to £ 212 мillion in 2024.