Real Madrid is not giving up on their pursuit of Manchester City striker Erling Haaland, with plans to make a move for him in 2025. The Spanish giants are currently focused on securing the services of Kylian Mbappe this summer, with the Frenchman set to join the club after informing Paris Saint-Germain of his intention to leave when his contract expires in June.
Mbappe has reportedly signed a five-year deal with Madrid, alongside the acquisitions of Palmeiras prodigy Endrick and Alphonso Davies from Bayern Munich. Despite these signings eating up their summer budget, Real Madrid still have their sights set on Haaland, who is seen as a 'Plan B' if the Mbappe deal falls through.
Reports suggest that Haaland's release clause will drop to a more affordable amount in 2025, making him an attractive target for Madrid. While there are conflicting reports on the exact value of the clause, both City and Haaland are said to be open to discussing a contract renewal.
Although there have been denials of links to Madrid, it is known that Haaland has expressed interest in playing for the club. If the move materializes, he could follow in the footsteps of his former teammate Jude Bellingham and Mbappe as the next Galactico signing for Real Madrid.
Haaland's potential arrival would add firepower to Madrid's attack, potentially forming a formidable trio with Mbappe and Vinicius Jr. However, accommodating all three players in the starting lineup could pose a tactical challenge for coach Carlo Ancelotti, given their preferred positions on the field.
Despite the potential reshuffling of the squad, the prospect of seeing Mbappe, Haaland, and Vinicius Jr. playing together is an exciting one for both Real Madrid fans and football enthusiasts alike.
