Man City, keen to foil Real Madrid’s ‘plan’ to lure Erling Haaland, is set to meet with him to discuss a new deal that will come with a whopping salary that does not include bonuses.
According to the Daily Mail, Man City, under the direction of Pep Guardiola, intends to start contract talks with Haaland in the upcoming months in an attempt to retain the striker from Norway at the Etihad for as long as feasible.
Haaland only signed a four-year contract with the Green Man City last summer. Pep Guardiola, nevertheless, is hoping Man City can hang on to this goal scorer by signing a new contract that will keep him with the team through at least 2028.
Man City is prepared to give Haaland a pay raise to 400,000 pounds per week plus bonuses in order to persuade him. Real Madrid’s ‘plan’ to attract is also challenging to carry through with this quantity.
Erling Haaland was someone Real Madrid wanted to bring to the Bernabeu. Last year, Los Blancos’ attempt to acquire Haaland was unsuccessful. For 51 million pounds, the Norwegian striker decided to sign with Manchester City.
After the strategy involving Kylian Mbappe fails once more, it is anticipated that Real Madrid will turn its attention to the 23-year-old Man City star.
Haaland is Messi’s primary contender for the Golden Ball in the current season. He scored 52 goals in 53 games for Man City across all competitions, won the treble with the team, and won numerous individual trophies. In 2023.
Haaland is no longer able to continue his consistent scoring ways this season. The player that is saving Man City more often in games is Julian Alvarez. But in his 11 outings, the Norwegian striker also added 2 assists and 8 goals. Haaland netted eight goals in seven Premier League games.
Haaland has lost its last two games against RB Leipzig and Wolves. The Norwegian sensation can, though, relive the thrill of scoring this weekend against Arsenal.