The hidden reason why Erling Haaland could leave Manchester City for Real Madrid

Manchester City sensation Erling Haaland continues to be linked with Real Madrid and fresh reports explains why he could make the switch in the future.

Haaland has been admired by Real for a long time but left Borussia Dortmund for City, his dad's former side, in a £51 million switch last summer.

The Norwegian helped side win a historic treble in his first season and has scored 71 goals in 75 games.

He is contracted to the Premier League champions until 2027 but it's claimed that his deal contains a £170 million release clause.

The clause becomes active in the summer but AS say that non-English clubs only have to pay £86 million.

It means that instead of going for top target Kylian Mbappe, Real could get him for that price.

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And outlet go as far as saying that the 22-year-old "would join Real Madrid tomorrow" if the clause was activated.

Haaland has a house in Marbella and often visits Spain when he can. His agent, Rafaela Pimenta, also has a good relationship with Real.

When asked about Real links in the past, the Brazilian lawyer said: "Will he sign for Madrid? You should ask Madrid that."

While he is happy at City, his father, Alf-Inge, has said he would ideally be at the club for "three or four years at most" before embarking on challenges in other leagues in Europe.

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While there are reportedly two different clauses in Haaland's deal, his representative believes any club would be getting a bargain for one of the deadliest strikers in the game.

She believes he could be the first £1 billion player in the future.

"One billion," Pimenta told Sky Sport in Italy when asked about how much Haaland is worth.

That's what I think, because if you put together his football value, his image value, his sponsor value, it is for sure one billion.

"And if you compare, it's normal to compare Erling [Haaland] with Kylian] Mbappe so you have a little bit of an idea of the market.

"I think Erling will be the first player to achieve a transfer that will be around one billion."

Topics: Erling Haaland, Manchester City, Real Madrid, Premier League

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