It is no secret that Erling Haaland was strongly rumored as a possible reinforcement for Real Madrid. International media outlets were saying that the white team would break the transfer market with the arrival of the Norwegian and Kylian Mbappé. However, both players took different paths away from the Spanish capital.
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Regarding Erling Haaland, his future ended up at Manchester City until June 30, 2027. However, there is a release clause that will be activated in 2024 with an amount of 150 million euros, something that Real Madrid would be willing to wait for in order to find an immediate replacement for Karim Benzema.
According to information from the newspaper AS, Real Madrid expects to have that amount available for the 2024 season. They will choose to use that release clause that is in Haaland's contract with Manchester City, in order to have their dream '9' for the next years.
"Haaland, the replacement for Benzema in 2024. The newspaper AS ensures that Real Madrid will pay 150 million euros when the release clause of the Norwegian player's Manchester City is activated," Mundo Deportivo indicates after AS information.
It is worth noting that Erling Haaland showed interest in joining Real Madrid, but since he did not have concrete offers and opportunities to be a starter in the white team, he chose to wear the colors of Manchester City for the next 5 years.
Erling Haaland remains of interest to Real Madrid to be their future forward. Photo: Mundo Deportivo.
It will be a long-term plan of Real Madrid, who knows how to wait for their moment to negotiate with the club and the player. Erling Haaland is of interest to the whites, who are now very satisfied with the present of Karim Benzema.
What is the value of Erling Haaland?
According to the portal "Transfermarkt," Erling Haaland has a value of 150 million euros at 21 years old. Since the 2021 edition, the Norwegian has maintained this figure to the delight of fans.