The crucial factor that could see Erling Haaland at Real Madrid – report | OneFootball

Recent reports from Real Madrid Confidencial suggest that the possibility of Real Madrid signing Manchester City striker Erling Haaland seems increasingly unlikely due to various practical challenges.

Although Haaland has been linked with a move to Madrid for some time, these new developments highlight several obstacles that make the deal difficult to execute.

Despite rumours circulating about the possibility of Haaland joining Real Madrid in the future, it is clear that any potential transfer would only happen if one of the club’s star players were to leave.

Currently, Haaland is under contract with Manchester City until 2027, making an immediate transfer highly unlikely.

Additionally, Manchester City are facing a significant legal challenge that could result in a historic fine, which might lead to the departure of some of the club’s top players.

However, the situation remains unclear and will depend on the outcome of the ongoing legal proceedings.

Practical issues at Real Madrid

The possibility of Haaland joining Real Madrid is distant. (Photo by Carl Recine/Getty Images)

Real Madrid currently do not have a clear spot for Haaland. Carlo Ancelotti, the club’s manager, has opted to use Kylian Mbappe as a centre-forward, despite this not being the French striker’s preferred position.

This tactical choice has been made because Vinicius Jr. is firmly established as the team’s left winger, and his place in the starting XI is secure.

However, it is worth noting that Vinicius could attract interest from Saudi Arabian clubs by the summer of 2025, potentially leading to an offer that Real Madrid may not be able to refuse.

While the club is not expected to sell the young Brazilian, the unpredictable nature of the transfer market means that no possibilities can be ruled out entirely.

If Real Madrid were to pursue Haaland in the coming years, it would likely involve a reshuffling of the current setup.

Mbappe could return to his favoured position on the wing, with Haaland taking up the role of centre-forward, providing Madrid with a new attacking dynamic. However, for now, the transfer remains more of a distant possibility than an immediate reality.