It was a big setback for Norwegian striker Erling Braut Haaland when manager Pep Guardiola left Manchester City this summer and granted himself a long holiday. “The downturn was if possible even greater after the sky blues were convicted a few weeks ago in what must be the Premier League’s biggest cheating case.
Opening for City exit
Erling Haaland’s future at Manchester City is linked to the imminent Premier League sanctions. The Norwegian has to plan his next transfer move and has put Spanish giants Real Madrid and Barcelona on alert.
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Haaland is tied to Manchester City until 2034 after signing a large-scale new contract early last year. Still, he is sure to be a prime target for any club that sees a realistic chance of signing him in the meantime.
Real Madrid and Barcelona are no exception to this obvious fact. Now, a transfer reporter claims that the Norwegian striker wants to go to Spain when his time in the Premier League is over.
Haaland knows he wants to go to Spain, but is “unsure” between Real Madrid and Barcelona
According to journalist Matteo Moretto, the striker plans to make the move to Spanish football in the future. However, he has not yet decided on a club, and there is no set date for his departure, writes Fichajes.
Moretto revealed during MARCA’s “Los 100” special that Haaland sees the Spanish championship as the next step in his career.
However, Haaland’s contract and commitment to Man City don’t tell the whole story. City were found guilty of 114 breaches of Premier League rules, and the club is still awaiting the outcome of the appeal – as well as the confirmation of the potentially catastrophic punishment that is to come.
Football is a short career. Should more seasons outside the Premier League become a fact or appear likely as a result of the accusations, City players – Haaland included – will certainly consider their options.
Most of them would hardly lack lustful suitors if the situation at Man City develops into a fire sale of the club’s expensive squad of top talents and well-known names.
“The Premier League rules state that fines, points deductions and other sporting measures can be among the consequences,” writes Fichajes.
“A sanction that significantly affects the team’s competitive position could change the plans of some players. In Haaland’s case, any departure will depend on the financial terms his current club demands.
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One of the world’s best strikers
Haaland is considered one of the world’s foremost strikers. He has scored 121 goals in just 140 Premier League games and has helped Pep Guardiola’s City side to the last two league titles and a historic treble.
After firing Man City to Champions League triumph in 2022/23, Haaland finished second in the Ballon d’Or voting behind Lionel Messi. England’s Harry Kane did even better in 2026, and the duo – along with Kylian Mbappé – are widely regarded as the world’s deadliest sharpshooters.
Whether Haaland’s departure is precipitated by sanctions, or it is part of his twilight adventure for many years to come, he can rest assured that the top clubs in his preferred league will be on the phone.
