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'Trap Florentino Can Use to Transfer Haaland, Despite His Renewal

Real Madrid doesn't seem to have given up on having the Norwegian forward in its team

One of the most talked-about issues in the European soccer elite is Erling Haaland's renewal. Amid doubts about Manchester City's situation, as well as the future of the Norwegian center-forward himself, the '9' citizen extends his contract with the team until summer 2034. The decision has surprised everyone, especially those who pointed toward his transfer for Real Madrid.

From the Valdebebas offices, they are focused on other more necessary additions. Such as the arrival of Trent Alexander-Arnold and the search for a young and reliable central defender. However, they haven't completely forgotten about the Scandinavian and there might even be a plan to attempt a future transfer if they reach an agreement with the forward.

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Erling Haaland during a match with Manchester City this season | Real Madrid Confidencial

Because Haaland's renewal with Manchester City, while providing an invincible 'shield' for the player, offers a weak point that only the Meringue entity could exploit. The information published by the newspaper As assures that "Haaland still has the possibility of leaving City". This exit would occur "when almost halfway through his contract has been reached" and would only happen "for a significant amount of money".

The sports newspaper assures that the inclusion of this release clause, identical to the one in his previous contract with the English team, is confirmed by "sources of complete reliability". At the same time, it's a surprise because it contradicts all the information published in the British Isles,  since there they claim that Haaland's renewed bond has no release clause.

We'll see

Be that as it may, Real Madrid is closely monitoring the possibility of acquiring Erling Haaland's services in the medium-term future. The newspaper As indicates that the white executives could take advantage of this clause "from the summer of 2029 or 2030, but the exact date hasn't yet been disclosed". The timing of the possible transfer of the '9' sky blue is much more important than it seems.

The "significant amount of money" needed to sign Haaland would decrease over time, facilitating his transfer the closer it gets to the summer of 2034. Be that as it may, now it's necessary to wait for a few years... because the list of potential transfers doesn't have his name written on it.

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Erling Haaland celebrates a goal scored with Manchester City | Real Madrid Confidencial

Real Madrid's competitive priorities are much more urgent than transfer Erling Haaland. The dramatic situation in the defense coached by Carlo Ancelotti, severely 'punished' by injuries, will mark the roadmap for the white executives during the summer market of 2025.

Additionally, the search for Toni Kroos's successor remains active in the offices of Valdebebas. The 'favorite' to occupy that position is none other than Martín Zubimendi, but the '4' of Real Sociedad is sought after by Arsenal and Liverpool, teams that will complicate the operation... through contract offers superior to those that could be orchestrated by the entity presided over by Florentino Pérez.

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