Should their attempt to entice Kylian Mbappe to the Santiago Bernabeu fail, Real Madrid may focus on Erling Haaland because they consider the Norwegian to be “affordable.”
Entering the last six months of his PSG contract, the French superstar is fully free to talk with international clubs as of January 1.
Additionally, it was reported in France on Sunday night that Mbappe had consented to play for Real Madrid in the upcoming season, little over 18 months after turning down a transfer to La Liga in order to stay at Parc des Princes.
Mbappe’s future has been a subject of speculation for more than two years, and Real Madrid has allegedly given the 25-year-old until January 15 to make a decision.
If the victor of the 2018 World Cup declines the opportunity to go from Paris to Madrid, Los Blancos may put Erling Haaland to the test.
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Reports in Spain suggest Real Madrid will turn to Erling Haaland if they fail to sign Kylian Mbappe this summer
The Norwegian’s current contract with Manchester City expires in 2027, and it purports to include a €200 million (£172 million) release clause that will decline yearly.
However, the release clause only comes into play if one of City’s Premier League rivals approaches, according to Spanish publication AS. Regarding overseas teams, the release clause is believed to be closer to €100 million.
Despite how impossible it may seem considering their well-established financial problems, AS claims that Real Madrid may even try to recruit Mbappe and Haaland this summer.
Haaland had an incredible first season in England, winning the Premier League title with City and setting a new mark with 36 goals in 38 games.
In just 48 games, he became the Premier League’s fastest player to reach the 50-goal mark in November.
Even though injuries have kept him out of action for the past month, City has no plans to sell its lucky charm.
However, AS reports that Real views the 23-year-old, who can score 40 to 50 goals a season, as the best striker in the world for the ensuing ten years.
According to the article, Haaland is aware of Real’s adoration and is aware that Carlo Ancelotti would be happy to have him at the Bernabeu.
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Mbappe has reportedly agreed to join Madrid next summer after a two-year saga
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Haaland is greatly admired by Real Madrid president Florentino Perez, who also enjoys a cordial connection with the Norwegian’s agent, Rafaela Pimenta.
Crucially, Rafaela Pimenta, Haaland’s agent, is good friends with Madrid president Florentino Perez and has visited his box at the Bernabeu this season.
In November, when asked about Haaland’s future, Pimenta remained ambiguous.
‘Will he sign for Madrid? You should ask Madrid that,’ she told Spanish outlet Relevo.
‘I think it is not necessary to say that Erling does what he wants. It is not true.
‘Erling is always going to do what is good for him and for his club, Manchester City. When everyone is willing to make a change, it will be done.
However, considering the high hopes for Endrick’s arrival, AS also indicated Real could wait until to publicly begin their search to land the Norwegian.
Last month, the 17-year-old formally joined Los Blancos, where he will play with fellow Brazilians Vinicius Jr. and Rodrygo.