Manchester City report: Erling Haaland’s ‘entourage in talks’ over shock Real Madrid move
Manchester City risk losing Erling Haaland to the European juggernauts this summer
Erling Haaland of Manchester City during the Premier League match between Manchester City and Fulham FC at Etihad Stadium on September 02, 2023 in Manchester, England.
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Manchester City might be forced into finder a replacement for Erling Haaland sooner than expected, as the Norwegian enters talks with Real Madrid.
Haaland’s signing in the summer of 2022 culminated in Manchester City winning the treble at the end of his first season at the club, with the striker bagging 52 goals in 53 games.
But Pep Guardiola’s side risk losing Haaland after just two years at the club, as he’s already started to explore other options available to him – most notably with Real Madrid.
Erling Haaland Manchester City striker scores against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge
Haaland has been imperious at City
According to Spanish outlet Mundo Deportivo, Real Madrid and Haaland’s representatives are already in discussions over a potential transfer, after learning the €200m release clause in his Manchester City contract only applies to Premier League sides.
With the Real Madrid board having grown tired of Kylian Mbappe’s inability to make a decision, or rather, his preference to stay at PSG, they are now turning their attention to convincing Haaland to move to the Spanish capital in the summer.
The report even suggests that Real Madrid are using Jude Bellingham to help convince his former Borussia Dortmund team-mate to swap Manchester for Madrid.
Manchester City Erling Haaland and Jude Bellingham celebrate a goal for Borussia Dortmund against Wolfsburg in 2022.
Bellingham is reportedly trying to convince Haaland to sign
While Haaland’s Manchester City contract runs until June 2027, he could leave the club much sooner than many would’ve anticipated. The 23-year-old’s agent, Rafaela Pimenta, has previously made clear that Real Madrid is seen as the pinnacle for a player to aspire towards.
“There is the Premier League. And there is Real Madrid,” she said in March 2023.
“Real Madrid has something of its own that makes it the Dreamland for the players. Madrid keeps this magic going. It doesn’t have the league competition but it does have the Champions League.”
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Enzo Fernandez has now revealed his surprise at Manchester City signing Claudio Echeverri from River Plate.
The Chelsea No.8 made the comments when speaking to ESPN Argentina.
So, what did Enzo Fernandez say about Manchester City signing Claudio Echeverri? Let’s take a look…
Enzo Fernandez surprised by Manchester City transfer
Well, the £106.8m Chelsea maestro was taken aback by his fellow countryman’s £26m move to the Etihad Stadium.
Fernandez said: “I was surprised, I spoke to him when he went to train with the national team, he’s a great player, he’s still young. He has a long way to go and I will always wish him the best. I would advise him to be humble as he is, to keep working.”
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Echeverri will remain with River Plate on loan for the next 12 months, so the Argentina international will not be facing the Argentina U17 international in the Premier League just yet.
Chelsea apparently hurried Manchester City into signing Echeverri
Had things turned out differently, Echeverri could have joined Fernandez at Stamford Bridge.
A story from 90min claimed that Todd Boehly was keen on bringing the 18-year-old to west London as the American continues his youthful recruitment drive at Chelsea.
However, Manchester City are said to have accelerated negotiations to sign Echeverri as Chelsea – and also Barcelona – began to show interest.
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Fortunately, Txiki Begiristain managed to secure the South American’s signature, and despite the hefty price tag, it could prove to be a superb bit of business in a few years.
Echeverri has even been described as a mixture of Lionel Messi and Diego Maradona, to provide an understanding of just how highly rated the teenager is.
Hopefully, the Argentine continues his rapid development at River Plate across the next 12 months, and can become an important player for Manchester City in 2025.
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