Erling Haaland ‘prefers to wait and see’ as Manchester City contract decision waits in the wings

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Published on 2024-02-09 12:15:00

Spanish media reports have once again put Manchester City striker Erling Haaland in the spotlight, speculating about his future at the Etihad Stadium.

After missing 11 consecutive matches due to a foot injury, the 23-year-old made his first start in almost two months against Brentford on Monday. Despite his absence, Haaland managed to score an impressive 52 goals in 53 appearances for Manchester City last season. However, his future at the club is still uncertain, especially with interest from Real Madrid.

Haaland made the decision to join Manchester City from Borussia Dortmund in 2022, turning down offers from Real Madrid, Barcelona, and Bayern Munich in favor of the Premier League. His outstanding performance at the Etihad Stadium led to potential talks of a contract extension to reward him for his contributions.

However, complications arise with the potential move of Kylian Mbappé to Real Madrid, as it could impact Haaland’s future plans. Reports from Spanish newspaper AS suggest that Haaland is waiting to see what happens with Mbappé’s future at Paris Saint-Germain before making any decisions about his own future at Manchester City.

While Haaland is reportedly happy at Manchester City, his future at the club is closely tied to the future of Pep Guardiola. Talks of contract renewal and an improved salary have already begun, with Manchester City looking to secure Haaland’s long-term commitment, especially if Real Madrid signs Mbappé.

There are also discussions about including a clause in Haaland’s potential new deal that would allow him to leave Manchester City if certain conditions are met. As he prepares to face Everton this weekend, Haaland will be aiming to score his first goal since November. Despite his goal drought, he is currently tied for the lead in the Premier League Golden Boot race.

In conclusion, speculation about Haaland’s future at Manchester City continues as the club and the player navigate through the potential impact of Mbappé’s transfer and the ongoing contract renewal talks.

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