Real Madrid and Erling Haaland is a upset love story. The player dreams of wearing the white jersey, the club dreams of associating him with Kylian Mbappé. But the equation is complex, financially and sportingly. The Norwegian agent even laid a drastic condition: for him to come, it would be necessary to sell Vinicius Jr. The file is at a standstill, but Real Patient. Except that in Barcelona, the big rival, we do not intend to wait.
Haaland, the obsession of Laporta
According to the Spanish media El NacionalErling Haaland has become “the obsession” of Joan Laporta. The president of Barça would have made Manchester City scorer his top priority for the summer of 2026, when Robert Lewandowski's contract will come to an end. LAPORTA would be convinced to be able to tear the Norwegian from City claws … and Real Madrid.
The plan is daring, almost arrogant given the financial difficulties that the Catalan club is going through. How to imagine Barça capable of aligning with such colossal transfer and salary? But Laporta is a man of blows. He knows that the appeal of Camp Nou renovated and the prospect of being the one and only star of the team, unlike Real where he should share the light with Mbappé, are weight arguments.
A bluff or a real project?
Is this Barcelona offensive a simple bluffing intended to raise the auctions and complicate the life of Real? Or is it a really credible project? Difficult to say. But one thing is certain: Barça has decided to enter the dance. And that changes everything for Real Madrid, who can no longer afford to calmly wait for the conditions to be met.
The message sent by Laporta is clear: Barça is back in the foreground, and it is not afraid of anyone, not even the financial power of its eternal rival. The battle to afford the best number 9 in the world may not only be played with millions, but also with sports projects. And on this ground, Barcelona intends to play her card thoroughly.
