Since the end of September, Manchester City has been at the heart of turmoil. The Mancunian club was found guilty by an independent commission of serious financial offenses committed between 2009 and 2018. The Sky Blues are notably accused of having used false contracts with commercial partners to inflate their income and circumvent the financial rules of the Premier League and UEFA. A decision that Manchester City contests and against which the club has announced it will appeal. The sanctions, which could range from a simple fine to exclusion from the championship, remain to be determined.
While awaiting the outcome of the procedure, players in world football are closely following this affair, the consequences of which could weigh on the future of City stars. Among them, Erling Haaland particularly attracts attention. The 26-year-old Norwegian striker naturally attracts the attention of the biggest European clubs. In this context, a departure of the striker with 169 goals in 205 appearances cannot be excluded, according to Fabrizio Romano. Spain could in particular constitute a possible destination.
Real Madrid and FC Barcelona monitor Haaland
“ I wouldn’t be surprised to see him playing in Spain soon, it’s a possibility that we can’t rule out, whether in two, three, four or five years… FC Barcelona and Real Madrid have closely followed Haaland since his debut at Borussia Dortmund “, recalled Romano. The Italian journalist, however, qualified his remarks, emphasizing that “ For now, Haaland is fully focused on Manchester City “. “ He is very respectful, he extended his contract and there will be no calls or discussions in the coming days. »
On Thursday, Haaland also spoke out to call on City fans to stay united despite the storm the English club is currently going through. “ I care a lot about the club, I must say. I care a lot about the supporters, because I am a supporter myself, and I share their feelings “, he declared. Under contract until 2034 and estimated at 220 million euros by Transfermarkt, the Norwegian striker is therefore attracting the interest of FC Barcelona and Real Madrid. It remains to be seen whether the two Spanish giants will attempt to take action.
