Erling Haaland has informed Manchester City that he’ll only sign a new contract if the club will agree to insert a £100 million release clause in the new agreement following speculation of a potential Barcelona bid in the summer.
Reports in Spain has it president Joan Laporta wants to add a superstar to the roster and with Robert Lewandowski growing out of his prime, Erling Haaland is a very marketable option, even now that they may not face competition from their Clasico rivals, Real Madrid.
The Norwegian joined the Premier League champions in a £51 million deal from Borussia Dortmund in the summer of 2022, signing a five-year contract with a release clause of €200 million, which can not be activated by another English club.
Agreement in the contract of Erling Haaland also extended that the figure decreases as he nears the end of the agreement and after almost half of the duration spent, the Cityzens wants to renew their agreement, but Erling Haaland also has demands of his own.
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Erling Haaland demands a £100m release clause on potential City extension
Erling Haaland is continously being linked with a move to Spain but at the moment, the situation is complicated for the only two teams that could take him.
Real Madrid has their attacking positions already filled up albeit they can do with a striker like Haaland. They will have to give up one of their stars in order to accommodate the 24-year-old but no decision can or has been made at this time.
Barcelona is also perfect, even so with Robert Lewandowski heading into the final years of his contract and approaching his late 30s, Haaland is a perfect replacement — unfortunately, their financial status will suggest otherwise.
Manchester City appears the best home for the striker at the moment but knowing things can change with time, he wants to be on the safe side before committing more years to the Ethiad landlords. PSG is also another club interested.
Reports has it that Haaland wants Manchester City to insert a release clause not more than £100 million on a new offer, and then he’ll sign to continue their association until the foreseeable future.
Haaland has made 107 appearances for Manchester City, scoring 101 goals and adding 15 assists. He has won two league titles, including one in the treble winning season in his first year in 2022-23.