Erling haaland’s real madrid transfer: future move on the horizon
Erling Braut Haaland has undeniably cemented his status as more than just Manchester City’s prolific scorer, having shone brightly on the global stage. Representing Norway, he emerged as one of the top goal-scorers at the 2026 World Cup, netting an impressive seven goals. Weeks prior to this outstanding performance, the president of Borussia Dortmund, the club where Haaland honed his skills for two and a half years in the Ruhr region, offered insights into the sensational striker’s eventual move to Real Madrid.
Just last month, Erling Braut Haaland’s name surfaced prominently during Enrique Riquelme’s presidential campaign for Real Madrid. Challenging Florentino Pérez for the club’s top office, Riquelme had publicly pledged on television that, if elected, he would commit to signing Manchester City’s formidable goal-scorer. Despite Pérez ultimately securing re-election to lead the esteemed Merengue institution, it appears the prospect of acquiring Haaland remains a significant consideration for him.
Real Madrid’s long-standing pursuit of Erling Haaland
Long before Kylian Mbappé’s arrival at Real Madrid in 2024, Erling Haaland stood as a primary transfer target for the Merengue club, with interest dating back to 2021. A year later, the Norwegian international departed Borussia Dortmund for Manchester. While he has rapidly become an icon for Manchester City over five seasons, Haaland reportedly harbors an ambition to one day don the iconic white jersey. This sentiment was echoed by the Borussia Dortmund president earlier in June.
A future at Santiago Bernabeu: ‘he will play there in two or three years’
During Real Madrid’s recent eventful presidential campaign, Hans-Joachim Watzke, the Borussia Dortmund chief, shared his perspective: « I know very well what he thinks, and I can say that he admires Real Madrid and would like to play there in the future, but next season, he will continue to play for Manchester City. Without a doubt. He loves Real Madrid and he doesn’t hide it. I think he will play there in two or three years, but not so soon. He has not committed to any club, as his father stated ». Fans will now eagerly anticipate the day Haaland makes his grand arrival at the Santiago Bernabeu, joining the ranks of the legendary Casa Blanca.