Manchester City and a million-dollar strategy to prevent Haaland from moving to Madrid

The Manchester City board is determined to secure Erling Haaland's future at the club and intends to begin negotiations to extend his contract during the current season. Although the young Nordic forward's current contract extends until June 2027, the skyblues are focused on shielding the player and preventing him from being tempted by Real Madrid, who have expressed their admiration for the talented footballer.

Despite having Kylian Mbappé in their sights, Real Madrid also shows a clear interest in recruiting Haaland in the medium or long term. This concern has led Manchester City to activate the machinery to guarantee Haaland's permanence in the team, recalling Real Madrid's previous attempts to sign the player when he was still a member of Borussia Dortmund.

Although Haaland's current contract extends for several years, the English club seeks to anticipate and ensure the continuity of one of its main leaders. Haaland has proven his worth since his arrival at the Etihad Stadium in the summer of 2022, racking up impressive figures of 60 goals and 11 assists in 64 official matches.

The player, only 23 years old, has fit perfectly into the team, showing beyond his scoring ability, his humility, his will to improve and his dedication to collective success.

In the right moment

A club representative said: "At the right time, we will discuss his future with us, but we would like him to stay for many years. It could be accelerated throughout this year, but there is nothing formal yet. Erling is happy to be here "We are happy to have him, he is working well, he is fully integrated into the team." Manchester City recognizes and values Haaland's integral contribution to the team, and his intention is to ensure his long-term stay at the club.