Khaberni - Spanish press reports revealed that Spanish coach Pep Guardiola feels uncomfortable about the increasing desire of Norwegian striker Erling Haaland to leave Manchester City and join Real Madrid in the upcoming period.
According to the Spanish newspaper Defensa Central, conveyed by the Transfer News Live account on X, the relationship between Guardiola and some Manchester City officials has been strained due to the inclusion of a release clause in Haaland's contract, which allows him to leave the club for a specific amount, causing concern for the Spanish coach who sees this clause as weakening the club's stance in maintaining one of its top stars.
The sources indicated that Guardiola was not in favor of having a release clause in the player's contract from the beginning, as he preferred a long-term agreement that ensures the striker's stay as part of the team's project for the coming years, especially after the successes Haaland achieved since moving to Manchester City from Borussia Dortmund.
Meanwhile, Real Madrid continues to closely monitor the situation, placing Haaland among its future priorities in its pursuit to secure a strong attacking line for the coming years.
Haaland, who has been impressively performing in the English Premier League and the UEFA Champions League since joining City, seems attracted to the idea of playing at the Santiago Bernabeu, amid reports confirming that Real Madrid may move officially next summer if they feel the player is ready for the departure step.
While Manchester City strives to calm the situation and maintain its technical stability, the escalating conflict between Guardiola and the management regarding Haaland's case could pose one of the major challenges facing the club next season.
