Manchester City is reportedly in discussions to extend Erling Haaland’s contract, dealing a potential blow to Real Madrid’s transfer aspirations. Real Madrid has long been interested in the prolific Norwegian striker, but their attempts to secure him from Borussia Dortmund failed, leading Haaland to join City in a £51 million ($62 million) deal in the summer of 2022. Haaland made an electrifying debut at the Etihad Stadium, scoring 52 goals across all competitions and helping City clinch the Premier League, FA Cup, and Champions League Treble.
Haaland still has nearly four years left on his current deal with Manchester City. The club is keen to extend his contract by at least another 12 months and is in talks to refine certain clauses, including those related to release terms. Notably, Haaland’s initial agreement included clauses, one of which concerns the future of manager Pep Guardiola.
Real Madrid, eager to bolster their attacking unit, has been eyeing Haaland for their Santiago Bernabeu squad. The Spanish giants also have their sights set on Kylian Mbappe, the French World Cup winner, whose contract with Paris Saint-Germain is set to end in 2024. However, City’s proactive efforts to secure Haaland’s future could force Real Madrid to reconsider their options, leaving them to observe the situation from a distance as City and Haaland negotiate a potential contract extension.