Erling Haaland seriously worries Manchester City

In recent months, and even in recent years, there has been a lot of talk about the future of Kylian Mbappé. Leaving Erling Haalaand aside a little… If we are certain that the Frenchman will change clubs and join Madrid, the Norwegian could also pack his bags in the relatively near future. The English press thus brings new elements this Sunday…

THE Mirror explains that the Cityzens want to tackle the striker’s contractual situation as quickly as possible, even if the player’s lease at the Etihad Stadium expires in 2027. They are aware that this release clause of around 200 million euros , which will come into force this summer, is a real danger for the club’s project.

City is afraid

The managers of the English champion are really afraid that a club – outside England – will arrive and could steal Haaland from them, without them having a say. Of course, the striker would have to give the green light, but the latter has already admitted to being tempted by a challenge at Barça or Real Madrid… Fortunately for them, Barça is not in a position to afford the player this summer, and Real Madrid, although interested, would rather be a buyer in 2025, which gives City a little time to convince the player to waive the clause.

Ensuring Erling Haaland’s continuity at the club has become the club’s priority, according to the media. He is seen as the pillar of the project, even ahead of Pep Guardiola who should leave in the summer of 2025. Suffice to say that the Cityzens will have to be convincing, and as often, this surely involves signing a nice check …