European giants already have ‘plan’ to sign Man City superstar Haaland

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Published on 2024-03-27 12:53:53

Manchester City’s Erling Haaland has become a sensation since joining the club from Borussia Dortmund, scoring 54 goals in 58 league games and helping them win a treble last season. Despite interest from other clubs, City managed to secure the striker for a bargain fee of £51.2 million, beating out competition from teams like Barcelona. The Spanish giants met with Haaland during the negotiations, and the player expressed a willingness to join them, but financial issues prevented a deal from materializing at the time.

Barcelona’s interest in Haaland has not waned, with recent reports indicating that the door between them and the striker remains open. Despite not being able to make a move anytime soon due to financial constraints, Barcelona plan to make a fresh approach for Haaland in 2025 when Robert Lewandowski’s contract expires. However, Haaland is under contract with City until 2027, making any potential transfer contingent on City being open to a sale, which seems unlikely given his importance to the team.

City are unlikely to consider selling Haaland, given his stellar goal-scoring record and impact on the team. A new contract extension with City is more probable than a transfer, especially considering the striker’s long-term commitment to the club. Although Barcelona remain hopeful of securing Haaland in the future, City’s reluctance to sell and the player’s contractual situation make any potential move a complex and uncertain prospect for the Spanish club.

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