Erling Haaland recently spoke about his future with Manchester City and the ongoing speculation surrounding a potential move to Real Madrid.
Despite being aware of the impact his words could have, the striker openly discussed the topic.
Haaland acknowledged that his statement would likely make headlines, but emphasized that he is currently happy with his situation.
In his comments, Haaland expressed his satisfaction with life at Manchester City, highlighting the success the team has achieved, including winning an historic treble of trophies in his first season.
He praised the people he is surrounded by, including the manager, directors, and board, describing them as amazing individuals.
However, these positive remarks have not stopped rumors linking him to Real Madrid, especially with the impending departure of Kylian Mbappe from Paris Saint-Germain.
Although Madrid was considered City’s biggest rival when Haaland left Borussia Dortmund in 2022, reports of a potential move have persisted.
To quell such speculation, City is reportedly considering offering Haaland a longer contract than his current deal, which runs until 2027.
However, Haaland emphasized that his focus is primarily on the pitch, with upcoming important matches against Copenhagen in the Champions League and Liverpool in the English title race.
Despite his outstanding performance, Haaland missed out on winning the Ballon d’Or and FIFA Best awards, which were claimed by Lionel Messi.
When asked if he believes he will be recognized as the best player in the world, Haaland responded humbly, stating that Messi is the best player he has ever seen and that he doesn’t know what the future holds.
For now, Haaland’s focus remains on winning team prizes with Manchester City. He expressed his desire to continue winning titles and his determination to score goals and help the team succeed.
Haaland’s impressive character and work ethic have already made a positive impression on City manager Pep Guardiola, who has coached some of the world’s best players.
Despite facing criticism for a recent missed chance, Haaland remains resilient and focused on his goal-scoring abilities.
He acknowledged that he may miss more chances in the future, but his main priority is to continue scoring goals and contributing to the team’s success.
Article updated 2 months ago. Content is written and modified by multiple authors.
