Fichajes writes that the Norwegian remains an obsession for Florentino Pérez
In the midst of a more turbulent end to the season than expected, Real Madrid have once again turned their attention to one of the board’s big wishes: Erling Haaland. The Norwegian striker, who is currently at Manchester City, is back on the White club’s radar, and this time the club is considering a clear path to secure his signature: selling Rodrygo Goes.
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Rodrygo’s situation creates opportunity
Brazilian Rodrygo’s situation has taken an unexpected turn. His refusal to play in El Clásico, combined with growing dissatisfaction with his secondary role in an attacking line dominated by Vinicius, Mbappé and Bellingham, has set alarm bells going off in the dressing room. His inner circle is seriously considering a departure, and clubs such as Arsenal, Chelsea and Manchester United in England are monitoring the situation closely. City are also interested and could be the perfect destination to facilitate a Haaland transfer.
Sale of Rodrygo could finance Haaland
A sale of Rodrygo could generate around 100-120 million euros for Real Madrid, a sum that would allow the club to handle such an expensive operation as Haaland’s signing with greater certainty. The Norwegian has a transfer fee of over 170 million euros and an annual salary of around 30 million euros.
Although Haaland recently extended his contract with City, his agent has suggested that his future is not entirely clear. In Valdebebas, they are aware that the signing is still challenging, but if the doors open with Rodrygo’s departure (and even if negotiations with Vinicius do not progress), Real Madrid will not hesitate to make a bold move.
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Putting Haaland and Mbappé in the same starting eleven is a temptation Florentino Pérez doesn’t want to miss.
