Erling Haaland is reportedly close to sealing an agreement with Manchester City regarding a new contract, which will likely include a release clause.
According to a report by Spanish outlet SPORT, Barcelona and Real Madrid are keen on signing Erling Haaland in the 2025 summer transfer window. However, the 24-year-old is close to sealing an agreement with Manchester City regarding a new contract, although the deal will likely include a release clause, which boosts his suitors’ prospects.
The evolution of Erling Haaland
Erling Haaland has been one of the best players in the world for nearly half a decade. The goal machine rose in prominence out of nowhere but has not looked back since becoming a highly sought-after talent during his spell with Red Bull Salzburg. Several European bigwigs clamoured for his signature before Borussia Dortmund signed him in January 2020.
Haaland’s stock skyrocketed during his stint with Borussia Dortmund before Manchester City snapped him in July 2022 by triggering his release clause. The 24-year-old has scored goals for fun at almost every club he has represented and has started the 2024/25 season on fire, finding the back of the net seven times in only three Premier League games.
While Erling Haaland’s current contract with Manchester City runs out in three years, the Premier League champions want to reward him with a new deal that justifies his billing as one of the best players in the world. Meanwhile, the Norwegian international is a target for high-profile clubs like Barcelona and Real Madrid.
La Liga heavyweights keen on Haaland
Barcelona’s interest in Erling Haaland is understandable. The Catalan giants are keen on signing a striker in the coming years amid the advancing years of Robert Lewandowski. With the Pole in the twilight of his glittering career, the Manchester City talisman is a viable target, even though Barcelona might struggle to raise the funds to secure his services.
As for Real Madrid, the reigning La Liga champions hold a long-standing interest in Haaland. They remain keen on signing the 24-year-old Manchester City striker, who might also be open to joining Los Blancos. However, Real Madrid might have to wait for some time to land the goal machine, with the Premier League champions close to tying him to a new contract.
The report has revealed that Manchester City and Haaland are close to sealing an agreement over a new deal. However, the contract will likely contain a release clause, thus taking the decision on the Norwegian striker’s future out of Manchester City’s hands. So, Real Madrid and Barcelona will have an opportunity to land the former Borussia Dortmund attacker in future.
