Spanish press reports revealed an important development regarding the Premier League star and his approaching departure to Real Madrid during the upcoming transfer period.
According to press reports, the star, one of the most important stars in the world, has begun to think decisively about moving to Real Madrid during the upcoming summer transfer period, and the reason for this is Argentine legend Lionel Messi.
The star is Erling Haaland, who is considered one of the best players in the world, and the Norwegian star won the “Globe Soccer” award for the best player in the world for the year 2023, after the exceptional season he presented with Manchester City, by winning the historic treble, in addition to winning the title of top scorer in the English Premier League.
Football, and breaking the record as the best scorer in one season in the Premier League.
But Haaland ranked second in the Ballon d’Or awards presented by France Football magazine, and the Best Awards presented by FIFA, behind the Argentine star Lionel Messi, captain of the American club Inter Miami.
Haaland ranked second despite the amazing levels he performed last season, and leading Manchester City to win the English Premier League, Champions League, and FA Cup, in addition to the European Super Cup.
The Spanish newspaper “AS” confirmed today, Wednesday, that the injustice that Haaland was subjected to in the individual awards prompted him to think about moving to Real Madrid.
The newspaper close to Real Madrid explained that Haaland realizes that Real Madrid is the only way to achieve individual awards and excel over everyone in the future.
The source confirmed that Haaland has a release clause in his contract with Man City, ranging between 100 and 200 million euros.
The famous Spanish newspaper believes that these amounts will not represent an obstacle to Real Madrid, which has a huge budget as a result of continuously winning championships.
Despite this, the “Merengue” administration, headed by Florentino Perez, places Frenchman Kylian Mbappé, Paris Saint-Germain’s top scorer, as a top target next summer.