The latest report regarding Erling Haaland suggests that Manchester City has not yet scheduled any meetings with him or his representatives.
Erling Haaland just made his first start for the team after overcoming a stress fracture in his foot, which kept him out of action for Pep Guardiola’s team for two months, including the squad’s triumphant FIFA Club World Cup campaign in Saudi Arabia.
Haaland only joined Manchester City in the summer of 2022, but since then, the La Liga powerhouse Real Madrid has been frequently connected to Haaland’s departure from the Etihad Stadium. Real Madrid was not successful in the high-profile competition for the Norway international two years prior.
By extending Haaland’s contract into 2027, City hopes to maintain the player’s worth and deter prospective suitors from spotting an opportunity to make a significant offer.
Pete O’Rourke of Football Insider has learned that Manchester City has not yet set up contract extension negotiations with Erling Haaland and that these discussions are “not imminent.”
According to sources cited in the story, Haaland’s departure from the Etihad Stadium is now “no worries” for Manchester City. It is also thought that the striker may have discussions regarding his future over the off-season.
During Erling Haaland’s absence from the team over the previous several weeks, Julian Alvarez has stepped up into the lone striker role for Manchester City and contributed a lot of goals to the team’s score.
The Argentina international is only one goal short of Haaland’s total goal contributions; the latter has reclaimed the lead after setting up Phil Foden for Manchester City’s recent 1-3 victory over Brentford.
At the Etihad Stadium on Saturday afternoon, City will play their return game against Everton.