“He is one of the reason I haven’t scored in the Premier League. I feel bullied when ever we play together. He frustrates me everytime on the pitch and makes look like a bad stricker”-Erling Haaland spotted ‘complaining’ bitterly about Man City teammate during Manchester Derby Game game and the damages he had been causing him

Erling Haaland has previously addressed speculation about a potential move to Real Madrid, as fresh reports emerge linking him with a staggering €500 million transfer to the Spanish giants.

The Norwegian striker has cemented his reputation as one of Europe’s most lethal finishers, amassing an extraordinary 287 goals in 362 club appearances across stints with Molde, Bryne, Red Bull Salzburg, Borussia Dortmund, and Manchester City.

His prolific form earned him a bumper contract at City reportedly worth £500,000 per week before bonuses. Signed in January 2024, the deal keeps him at the Etihad until June 2034—when he’ll be 34 and likely past his peak years. Most City supporters will be desperately hoping he sees out the entire contract.

However, Sky Germany claims that Real Madrid president Florentino Perez harbors serious ambitions of bringing the striker to the Santiago Bernabeu in what would become a world-record transfer.

Perez is reportedly “dreaming” of landing Haaland in summer 2026 and remains in regular contact with the player’s representatives and agent Rafaela Pimenta. The report suggests Haaland himself views playing for Real Madrid as a “career goal,” though any deal would be exceptionally complex and expensive for the 15-time European champions.

Sky Germany indicates that Real would likely need to sell Vinicius Junior before they could afford a transfer package exceeding €500 million (£433 million) for Haaland. Madrid previously courted the 25-year-old in 2022 while he was at Borussia Dortmund, but he ultimately chose City and the Premier League instead.

So what has Haaland actually said about the prospect of joining Real Madrid?

Back in March 2024, ahead of City’s 3-1 Champions League victory over Copenhagen, Haaland was asked directly about the possibility of moving to the Spanish capital.

“Real Madrid? You never know what the future may bring,” he responded diplomatically.

Ten months later in January 2025, when the question resurfaced—particularly after his father Alf Inge had previously expressed hope that Erling would experience all of Europe’s top leagues for two or three years each—Haaland was noticeably more blunt.

“I just signed a nine-and-a-half year deal, so what do you want me to say?” he snapped. “I’m super happy with my choice, and I’m looking forward to spending many years in Manchester, and that’s really it.”

Yet in December 2025, following City’s 2-1 Champions League triumph at the Santiago Bernabeu, Haaland couldn’t conceal his admiration for the iconic venue.

“It’s a nice place to play. Look at this place, it’s incredible,” he enthused. “These are the games we want to play. In this format, we get to play more games, which is nice. And I like it.”