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Erling Haaland, a 26-year-old forward from Manchester City, reappears on the horizon within the Real Madrid's transfer market for 2027 or 2028. Rubén Martín and José Félix Díaz have publicly reactivated this possibility, while Díaz maintains that people close to the player have conveyed the existence of a clause that could facilitate his departure from the English club.
HAALAND HAALAND HE'S A BLUE JUST LIKE HIS DAD NOW HE'S AT THE ETIHAD HA HA HA HA LAND ❤️💐 pic.twitter.com/KJxy3vL08V
— JD_CTID (@MCFC_JD) September 13, 2026
Erling Haaland reappears in Real Madrid's plans
The name of Erling Haaland has been linked to the white club for years, but the latest information places a date back on the table. Rubén Martín believes that the Norwegian will end up playing at the Bernabéu, while José Félix Díaz claims to have heard from different sources that his contract includes an exit route.
There is also a recent precedent. Hans-Joachim Watzke, president of Borussia Dortmund and a leader who closely knew Haaland during his time in Germany, stated this summer that the forward wants to play someday at Real Madrid and placed that possibility within a two or three-year timeframe.
Those words pointed towards 2028 or 2029, although the information now circulating in Madrid advances the scenario starting from 2027. There is currently no confirmed negotiation between the clubs or an offer presented by the LaLiga team.
Manchester City denies the existence of a release clause
The main point of uncertainty concerns Erling Haaland's contract. The forward renewed with Manchester City until June 30, 2034, after signing a long-term agreement in January 2025 that significantly strengthened the negotiating position of the English club.
City has publicly denied that the contract includes a clause allowing him to leave the club for a specified amount. This version contradicts what José Félix Díaz explained, claiming to have received information to the contrary from people close to the player.
Without a confirmed clause, any operation would have significant financial implications. The latest Transfermarkt update after the World Cup placed Haaland's value at €220 million, sharing the top spot among the most valued players in the market.

Six goals in six games to start the season
Interest comes with Erling Haaland maintaining his goal-scoring figures. The forward has scored 6 goals in 6 official matches with Manchester City during the 2026/27 season: four in the Premier League and two in the Champions League.
His latest goal decided the Manchester derby against United, while days earlier he scored two goals against Porto in the Champions League. His performance keeps any hypothetical operation well above the usual market parameters.
His integration would also force Real Madrid to make decisions in attack. The squad already features Kylian Mbappé, Vinicius, and other forwards, so incorporating another player with that sporting weight would require reorganizing roles and likely a departure before facing a new LaLiga season.
The next point of focus will be on 2027. If the mentioned clause from the journalistic environment truly exists and allows negotiating his departure, the scenario could change. Until then, Erling Haaland will remain under contract with City, and any move from Real Madrid will depend on both the economic conditions and the composition of their squad.
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