It is known that Haaland would love to one day play for Real Madrid. He likes Spain (he bought a house in Marbella, not far from his parents’ vacation home in Málaga) and was fascinated by Cristiano Ronaldo’s Madrid empire during his Champions League-winning years (2014, 2016, 2017 and 2018).

Like many, Haaland watched in amazement as Los Blancos lifted their 14th European title after a series of stunning comebacks against PSG, Chelsea and Man City (he signed for Guardiola’s side last season). that summer).

Haaland’s admiration for Madrid goes back a long way, and now he is getting an even more detailed picture of life at the capital club from what his friend Jude Bellingham told him. The couple spent 2 seasons together at Borussia Dortmund (2020 to 2022). During those two years, they forged a friendship that endures to this day. The Norwegian star has scored an incredible 70 goals in 71 matches for the Black and Gold. Meanwhile, Bellingham, still just a teenager, scored 10 goals in 90 games for Borussia over those two seasons.

Last season, without Haaland, Bellingham really rose to the top, ending the season with 14 goals, his best number until arriving at the Bernabeu. In Madrid, he has smashed all his career bests – currently scoring 18 goals in 26 games despite being only halfway through the season.

Over the past few months, Jude has repeatedly confided that if Erling finally decides to sign for Madrid, he will be making “absolutely the right move”. The Englishman told the Norwegian striker how great it would be to play in the new Bernabeu, with its new mobile roof which, when closed, amplifies the sound of each goal celebration to impressive levels. He also told Haaland about how the home fans motivated the team on big nights. The truth is that Haaland has seen it firsthand: In last year’s Champions League semi-finals, he was kept at bay by Rudiger’s impressive goal.

Of course, Bellingham also told Haaland about the greatness of the organization, the impressive facilities in Valdebebas, the professional environment, the excellent existence of the squad with a high-level coaching staff led by Ancelotti , how seriously the club is taking financial matters and ensuring playing staff have everything they need, quality of life in the capital, with an offer of food and entertainment that cannot be comparable…

All of this is echoing in Haaland’s ears – and he also knows that, as AS reported, there is a clause written into his contract that a move to a club outside the Premier League will require a transfer fee. transfer from 100 million to more than 200 million euros.

Haaland has a contract with Man City until June 2027. He joined from Dortmund in July 2022 for a reported fee of 60 million euros ($62.6 million) plus a brokerage fee of 40 million euros ($41.7 million). During his 18 months at the Etihad, the striker scored 71 goals in 75 appearances in all competitions – including 36 league goals in his first season – a record in the Premier League era.