Real Madrid Circling Again? City Calm as Haaland Focuses on the Blue Project
It wouldn’t be a proper transfer window rumour cycle without Real Madrid trying their luck with one of Manchester City’s superstars — and this time, it’s the same name we’ve heard before: Erling Haaland.
Reports from Spain (via CaughtOffside’s Mark Brus) suggest that Real Madrid have once again made contact with Haaland’s representatives to “assess the possibility” of a move for the Norwegian goal machine. Yes, again.
Since the moment Haaland burst onto the European scene at Borussia Dortmund, Madrid have been desperate to bring him to the Bernabéu. They may have missed out when City swooped in 2022, but that hasn’t stopped the Spanish giants from dreaming about the Norwegian in white.
But let’s be honest — why would Haaland leave now? Since landing in Manchester, he’s completely rewritten the record books:
- Over 130 goals already in City colours,
- A historic treble in his debut season,
- And most recently, his fourth Premier League Player of the Month award after yet another explosive September.
The man is thriving. He’s the beating heart of Pep Guardiola’s side, and everything about this City team — from the system to the mentality — fits him perfectly.
Yes, Haaland’s agent and father have spoken in the past about the appeal of La Liga, and yes, Real Madrid are reportedly “testing the waters.” But with a contract running until 2034, and no signs of restlessness from the player himself, City are in a position of complete control.
Madrid, as the report admits, would need “crazy money” to even get City to the table. And that’s before you factor in that Haaland isn’t pushing for a move.
Inside the Etihad, the feeling is calm. Those close to the club believe Haaland is laser-focused on developing further under Pep — especially with the manager entering what could be his final seasons in charge. The Norwegian continues to talk about improving every day and helping City stay at the top of world football.
Of course, Los Blancos never go away quietly. They’ve been keeping tabs since Haaland’s very first season in England, and you can bet they’ll keep trying. But right now, this is Manchester City’s story — and Erling Haaland is still writing it in sky blue ink.
For now, City fans can relax: our Viking remains firmly at home in Manchester, smashing goals, records, and opposition defences alike.
