Manager Pep Guardiola has spoken out about Erling Haaland’s future at Manchester City,
Erling Haaland’s future has been the subject of much speculation in recent months. Real Madrid in particular is regularly cited as a potential destination for the Manchester City striker. At a press conference, before the match at Brentford as part of the 23rd day of the Premier League, coach Pep Guardiola wanted to make things clear regarding the future of his protégé.
The Spaniard said the transfer rumors will have no impact on the Norwegian international’s decision whether or not to stay with the Skyblues. “Do you think that a rumor, a journalist, a Twitter or Instagram account can have an impact on what will happen? No. We will see when Erling decides to extend his contract or not, when the club decides to extend his contract or not, or when we have offers or not for him. If someone wants Erling, it’s easy. Just call Manchester City and ask. This is how we operate when we want to recruit a player. It’s not more complicated than that. »
It’s Haaland who decides
The 53-year-old coach said that the reigning European and English champion wants to keep the Leeds native “for a very long time” whose contract expires in June 2027. “Our position? In your opinion ? We don’t want to see him here for a decade? We want him to stay at this club for a very long time, he said. For a really long time. We are in love with him, we want him more than anything. But how will the future unfold? Honestly, I do not know. We are happy to have him, I hope he is happy with us. The rest ? I don’t know. »
Guardiola nevertheless admitted that he cannot predict the future and that the final decision rests with Haaland. “But how will the future unfold? Honestly, I do not know. We are happy to have him, I hope he is happy with us. The rest ? I don’t know,” he added.
