Guardiola ‘aware’ Man City star Haaland ‘constantly talking’ about Real Madrid transfer

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Published on 2024-02-04 15:25:24

Pep Guardiola is reportedly aware of Manchester City striker Erling Haaland’s continued discussion of a potential transfer to Real Madrid in the summer. The Norway international has seen tremendous success since joining Manchester City from Borussia Dortmund in 2022. He scored an impressive 52 goals in 53 matches last season, helping the team secure the Premier League, FA Cup, and Champions League titles to achieve a historical Treble.

Haaland’s strong performance continued at the start of this season, with 19 goals in 22 matches before being sidelined due to an injury. He recently made his return to action during Manchester City’s 3-1 victory over Burnley. However, there are rumors of a potential €200 million release clause in Haaland’s contract from 2024, which decreases gradually each year until his contract expires in 2027.

Despite the talk of a clause and Haaland’s alleged unhappiness at Manchester City, Guardiola has expressed that the team does not believe Haaland to be discontent. Real Madrid has been reportedly interested in acquiring Haaland, with the player expressing his affinity for Spain. However, Guardiola maintains that Haaland’s departure is more of a speculation than a concrete reality.

As Manchester City prepares to face Brentford, the team aims to close the gap on Premier League leaders Liverpool. Brentford’s manager, Thomas Frank, has praised the dynamic between Haaland and Kevin De Bruyne, recognizing their outstanding skills and contribution to Manchester City’s success. He acknowledges the formidable challenge of facing the reigning treble champions and the exceptional talent within their squad.

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