According to Mundo Deportivo sources, the Spanish Royal team has conducted preliminary conversations with Haaland’s representative about the possibility of a transfer. Real Madrid has devised a specific strategy to ensure that Manchester City’s superstar arrives at the club at the appropriate time.
In fact, Real Madrid has not yet participated in specific negotiations with the representative of this 23-year-old player, because they do not want to receive a strong reaction from Man City. But initial conversations between the two sides took place through reputable intermediaries.
Erling Haaland has been at Etihad Stadium since July 2022 when he left Borussia Dortmund. Very quickly, he became an interesting phenomenon, scoring 71 goals in 75 matches in tournaments, breaking many records and winning the title of best player in the Premier League last season.
That’s why the La Liga giant is trying to convince Norwegian star Haaland to join coach Carlo Ancelotti’s team within the next 18 months. The reason is that Haaland has three years left on his contract with Man City so he cannot negotiate directly because he violates the law.
Currently, Real Madrid is quietly applying the same approach to recruiting Haaland as they did when buying Jude Bellingham last summer. That time, the English midfielder joined Blancos from Dortmund after a fierce race for his signature and the club won.
And Haaland’s transfer to the Bernabeu has put Madrid’s plan to recruit Kylian Mbappe in a secondary position. It is expected that the La Liga giants will conduct negotiations to take Mbappe from Paris Saint-Germain at the end of the season, because his contract with the club expires in June and he is allowed to leave Parc des Princes.
The France captain was once a long-term target of Real. He has shown excellent form, scoring 26 goals in 25 matches in tournaments this season. There is also much debate about Erling Haaland and Kylian Mbappe as to who is the better choice for Real Madrid.
After what he showed, the Man City striker proved himself to be the top striker in Europe during his time at Etihad. In addition, Haaland can also build a strong partnership in attack with Jude Bellingham, who is Real Madrid’s top star, while playing for Dortmund. The harmony between Haaland and Bellingham will bring many great benefits to coach Ancelotti.
Meanwhile, Kylian Mbappe may be a more interesting choice with his speed and flexibility when he can play on the wing or as the main spearhead. However, former Real Madrid player and CEO Jorge Valdano believes that Haaland is the target that Los Blancos should aim for, rather than Mbappe.
Jorge Valdano analyzed: “I will recruit Haaland before Mbappe. The Norwegian player moves flexibly in both small and large spaces, scoring with regularity. I understand that Mbappe is a star, but I am very impressed with Haaland. He scores all kinds of goals.”
Furthermore, Erling Haaland has many similarities with Real Madrid legend Karim Benzema, with his strength and presence in attack. The Norwegian placed second on last year’s Ballon d’Or podium.