Manchester City fans have been reacting to a post on Twitter which relays a report to yet another update on the club’s pursuit of Borussia Dortmund superstar Erling Braut Haaland ahead of the summer transfer window.
Haaland is expected to leave Signal Iduna Park during the summer transfer window, when a £62.8million release clause written into his contract will become active.
The Citizens are believed to be leading the race for the 21-year-old’s signature, while La Liga giants Barcelona and Real Madrid are also keeping tabs on his situation.
Various reports claim the reigning Premier League champions are the firm favourites to sign the imperious Norwegian who has contributed a sensational 23 goals and six assists in 23 appearances in all competitions.
Although reports that a deal has been agreed are premature as things stand, a new development from a high-ranking source in the latter has provided new information, which will most likely get Many Man City fans attention.
According to Spanish journalist Mario Cortegana, Erling Haaland ‘will not join’ Real Madrid this summer.
He told someone in a Twitter Q&A session, “Based on the information I’m receiving, Haaland will not join Real Madrid. The situation would have to change a lot for it to happen.”
No soy muy de porcentajes, la verdad, no sabría calibrar. Digo directamente que por lo que me llega no irá al Madrid, mucho tendría que cambiar la película.
— Mario Cortegana (@MarioCortegana) March 20, 2022
As per the journalist, it is understood that feelings of ‘pessimism’ and ‘defeatism’ are emerging from within the Real Madrid camp in relation to completing a deal for Erling Haaland.
In light to the update, many Man City fans have reacted – here are some of the best responses.
“He’s coming home.”
Credit: @xMcfc_oKx
“It’s happening!! Mario is Marca/Madrid #1 source”
Credit: @cityznn
“He’s on his way.”
Credit: @CharlieE267
“If we win this title and then pull Haaland 😎.”
Credit: @Centurion_City
“He still could, they said the situation would have to change a lot for it to happen, just don’t get your hopes up.”
Credit: @Kwalkerprop
“Will cry if he ends up not joining us.”
Credit: @joel_mcfc98
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