Erling Haaland is reportedly not considering leaving Manchester City despite persisting reports with links to Real Madrid.
According to Football Insider, Erling Haaland has no interest in departing Manchester City in the summer. The Norway striker remains an integral part of Pep Guardiola’s plans. He claimed he was pleased with the club despite reports stating the contrary and persistent links to Real Madrid.
Real Madrid are clearly in the hunt for a top-draw attacker and has recently revived their interest in long-time target Kylian Mbappe. From a financial standpoint, even if they manage to sign the French superstar on a free transfer, they will still have to commit a lot of money in terms of signing fees and his massive wages.
Hence, while they have reportedly stayed in contact with Erling Haaland, signing both of those top-rated stars will seem like an impossible task financially. With Florentino Perez likely to prefer a move for Mbappe if given the chance between the Frenchman and the Norwegian, Haaland does not envisage leaving Manchester City anytime soon.
Haaland has stuck 71 goals in 76 appearances for Manchester City and was integral in them winning the ‘treble’ last season. He was also the top scorer in the Premier League and Champions League as Pep Guardiola’s side reigned supreme on all fronts.
However, the 23-year-old’s persistent links to Real Madrid refuse to go away, as Pep Guardiola recently insisted Haaland was very happy at Manchester City. Reports were suggesting the Norwegian was keen on joining Real Madrid, with other stories insisting he had a release clause for clubs outside of the Premier League.
Barcelona also have an interest if the rumours of that release clause are true. However, Haaland has no interest in leaving Manchester City, who have also been planning on a new contract after his stellar performances last season.
Guardiola would not want to lose his talismanic forward, as he heavily relies on the Norwegian for goals. While Real Madrid links might flatter any player, someone like Haaland has plenty of time to play for the Spanish giants in the future.
The 23-year-old still has three years left on his deal at Manchester City, as there’s a possibility the rumours of that release clause are also false. Haaland might stay put for the time being and beyond the summer, as he might give Manchester City one more year, as there’s a chance his future is linked with that of Guardiola’s
