According to recent reports, FC Barcelona is planning to sign Erling Haaland, but not until next season. The club’s president, Joan Laporta, has a good relationship with Haaland’s agent, Rafaela Pimienta, and they have been in frequent contact.
There are three main reasons why Barcelona wants to sign Haaland. Firstly, they doubt that Robert Lewandowski can handle the demands of playing 70 matches a season as the team’s starting striker. Secondly, they believe that Hansi Flick, the team’s manager, also has doubts about Lewandowski’s ability to play every game. Finally, they think that now is the right time to sign Haaland, given the current situation at Manchester City.
It’s reported that Haaland is willing to leave Manchester City and has already made up his mind to join Barcelona. The influence of Pep Guardiola and Ilkay Gündogan, who have both played for Barcelona, has been significant in Haaland’s decision-making process. They have convinced him that his future lies at the Camp Nou, where he can lead a project, rather than at Real Madrid, where he would be just another player among many.
The fact that Barcelona is a city with a Mediterranean climate has also been a factor in Haaland’s decision. As a Norwegian player who has lived in various countries, he is attracted to the idea of living in a city with a warm climate. Additionally, he already owns a house in Marbella, which is close to Barcelona.
It’s worth noting that Haaland’s contract with Manchester City ends in 2027, and he has a release clause set at 150 million euros. Barcelona will likely have to pay this amount to sign him next season.
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