Erling Haaland is ready to leave Man City and sign for Real Madrid amid rumors Vinicius Junior could leave the Bernabéu, according to reports.
The Citizens had a mixed start to the new Premier League season, but are now finding form again as Josep Guardiola’s side moved up to second in the table at the weekend.
Man City have won four of their last five Premier League games, with Haaland scoring 13 of his 20 league goals this season.
Including his tally in the Champions League, Haaland has scored 17 goals in 13 games in all competitions for Man City this season, with the Norwegian continuing his incredible form.
Nevertheless, it seems unlikely that Man City will win the Premier League title, with Arsenal already dominating the league and building a six-point lead over Guardiola’s side.
Haaland, who signed a new long-term contract earlier this year, is keen to win more titles and win the Champions League, but his contract is rumored to include a new release clause.
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Real Madrid have long admired his talent, and journalist Jorge Picon told El Desmarque that Haaland had informed Los Blancos that he wanted to move to the Bernabéu.
“As his own inner circle has admitted, he has a strong desire to play for Real Madrid. Moreover, as his agent Rafaela Pimienta has reiterated many times, he is the master of his own destiny. He has a way out of Manchester City, the exact number of which is still unknown,” Picon said.
Amid rumors of uncertainty, Vinicius Junior has been linked with a move from Real Madrid, and Picon insisted his future could be linked to Haaland. “I don’t separate this from Vinicius. He’s not closing the door on renewing his contract, that’s not the case at all, and we’re both confident that it can happen.”
“If Vinicius stays, I think it will be a little more difficult for Haaland to arrive.”
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Further reports in Spain claim that Barcelona president Joan Laporta (who is also very interested in Haaland) “suspects that the Norwegian has already reached a verbal agreement with Real Madrid for next summer.”
The report added: “There was always the idea at Barça that if Haaland were to leave Manchester City, his first priority would be to wear Blaugrana colors.” But in recent weeks, Laporta has received worrying information. Those close to the player are reportedly pulling the strings to finalize the move in June… and Real Madrid will be the chosen destination. ”
Vinicius Junior’s future “changes everything”, the report explains, adding: “The theory circulating within the Barcelona board is devastating: if Vinicius leaves Real Madrid, Haaland will come.” Florentino Perez has been looking for a crucial addition in the transfer market for some time. He already has Mbappé and Bellingham, all he is missing is a centre-forward who can guarantee him 50 goals a season to build an unbeatable team.
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