Over the past few weeks, reports have emerged that Manchester City forward Erling Haaland is ready to trade the English Premier League for Spain, leading to the speculation that both Real Madrid and Barcelona could be on the hunt.
Adding to the story, SPORT has mentioned that the footballer’s father, Alf-Inge Haaland, continues to maintain regular contact with the two La Liga teams in order to explore opportunities for a possible transfer.
At this moment, it can be argued that everything related to Haaland is right. Some claim that Real Madrid still have their eye on the forward. On the other hand, some suggest that Barcelona might make a move for the Norwegian in 2026 or 2025 itself
But what’s the story?
Haaland and his representatives have a clear plan: he wants to move from playing in the English Premier League to the Spanish La Liga when the time is right. However, it is tricky to pinpoint when and where this switch will happen.
Haaland himself has been vocal about his desire to play in Spain. In fact, he loves the lifestyle there and often visits to enjoy the weather, food, and nightlife.
In order to turn his dream into reality, his father has been working hard, but such a big transfer depends on timing, especially when top clubs have openings for a star striker like Haaland.
Real Madrid or Barcelona?
At present, Real Madrid seem like a promising option, especially after Karim Benzema’s departure. Barcelona, on the other hand, have Robert Lewandowski and recently invested in younger talent like Vitor Roque.
The aforementioned outlet mentions that Haaland’s representatives have been in talks with Real Madrid, hoping to secure a move. However, their efforts hit a snag in January after it emerged that Kylian Mbappe would be arriving.
But Haaland’s camp is not losing hope and will keep an eye on how Carlo Ancelotti’s team evolves next season, while also tracking the situation of Vinicius Jr. and whether he stays or leaves amid rising racist incidents against him.
City’s troubles are everybody’s gain
Meanwhile, it is to be noted that Manchester City’s potential punishment for financial misconduct could put them in a difficult situation.
This could create an opportunity for Haaland to leave, but predicting when this might happen is tough, especially considering Barcelona’s financial struggles.
Although there is nothing concrete yet, Haaland’s team remains hopeful. They are keeping in touch with Real Madrid and Barcelona, waiting for the right moment to make their move.
They believe that eventually, one of the Spanish giants will make a move but for now, it is a waiting game, balancing between different possibilities and building relationships with both clubs.