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Erling Haaland, Manchester City's striking sensation, is reportedly eyeing a dream move to Real Madrid, a transition that could happen for a surprisingly affordable fee.
Erling Haaland could depart Manchester City for a mere $109.5 million (€100 million) – a figure that seems almost a bargain for a player of his caliber.
Haaland could leave Real Madrid move
According to Forbes, this release clause, previously thought to be a steep $219 million (€200 million), is specifically lower for clubs outside the Premier League, putting Madrid in a prime position to snag the prolific scorer.
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12:05 - 06.01.2024
Bellingham beats Norway's Erling Haaland to Most Valuable Player honour
Jude Bellingham and Norway's Erling Haaland top the list of 100 most valuable players in the world.
Haaland's journey to Manchester City in 2022 was a headline-grabber, as the English giants paid $65.6 million (€60 million) to pry him away from Borussia Dortmund.
Since then, Haaland has been nothing short of a revelation, smashing records and playing a pivotal role in City's triumphant treble win, which included their first Champions League title.
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In a twist of fate, City ousted Real Madrid, the very club now linked with Haaland, in the semi-finals of the tournament.
Madrid's Strategic Moves and Galactico Vision
Real Madrid, under the guidance of Carlo Ancelotti and the leadership of President Florentino Perez, is not just sitting back. With the Messi-Ronaldo era winding down, the club is keen on investing in the next generation of superstars. Kylian Mbappe, another generational talent, is reportedly on Madrid's radar, having already accepted an offer from Perez.
However, Haaland emerges as a 'Plan B' for Madrid, a move that could redefine the team's attacking prowess. The prospect of Madrid lining up with Mbappe, Haaland, Jude Bellingham, and Vinicius Jr is a tantalizing one, hinting at a return to the Galactico era.
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16:44 - 04.01.2024
Novak Djokovic beats Messi and Haaland to Best Male Athlete of 2023 Award
Lionel Messi and Erling Haaland finished behind Novak Djokovic in the AIPS rankings of Best Male Athlete of 2023.
While Haaland's heart seems set on Madrid, with reports suggesting he'd sign for the Spanish giants "tomorrow" if possible, the reality of football's financial landscape might push this dream move to 2025.
The arrival of Brazilian prodigy Endrick from Palmeiras adds another layer to Madrid's planning. Nevertheless, the doors of the Bernabeu remain open for Haaland, potentially heralding a new era of footballing excellence at Real Madrid.
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