Erling Haaland could end up at Barça or Real Madrid, says Fabrizio Romano

Erling Haaland, Manchester City forward, is back in the spotlight over his future as the club faces an institutional situation tied to alleged financial breaches in the Premier League. With the case still heading through the legal process and no confirmed penalty for the club yet, the Norwegian is one of the names most linked to Europe’s biggest sides.

The Spain possibility

Fabrizio Romano, the transfer-market journalist, said he “wouldn’t be surprised” to see Haaland play in Spain “one of these days”, pointing to a timeframe “in two, three, four or five years”. He also noted that FC Barcelona and Real Madrid have tracked the striker “since his days at Borussia Dortmund”.

Renovated contract and no talks

Romano stressed that “for the moment, Haaland is fully focused on Manchester City”. In his account, Haaland has renewed his deal and there will be “no calls or conversations in the next few days”. The piece also recalls that the City made Haaland’s contract extension official on January 17, 2026, running until June 30, 2034.

Maresca stays confident

Finally, the article includes a message of confidence from Enzo Maresca: “I’m very calm. The club has been pretty clear. We trust the club, completely.”