Real Madrid is interested in Haaland, and the desire is mutual. Haaland’s agent, Rafael Pamenta, has hinted that Haaland and other top sportsmen have long desired to play for Real Madrid. This has sparked rumours that there might be a move.
Haaland’s contract with Manchester City includes a release clause worth €200 million, which is set to expire in the summer of 2024. The contract’s financial elements will become more reasonable over time for interested teams because this clause will get fewer each year.
Despite the expensive cost, Real Madrid is still very intrigued. The club plans to exploit this reduced release clause as a component of its overall plan to sign Haaland.
But it’s harder for Real Madrid to pursue Haaland because of their ongoing interest in him. The financial implications of signing two superstars are significant, even for a squad the size of Real Madrid.
If Mbappe, who is also a target for Madrid, arrives, they might have greater trouble paying Haaland, especially considering the high salary and transfer fees connected with Haaland.
It would not be financially feasible for Real Madrid to keep both, so it looks like they may have to choose between the two.
The image rights of Haaland mean that there is additional complexity. The striker reportedly controls full rights to his image, which is important information going into negotiations.
Real Madrid would find it challenging to reach a similar agreement with Haaland considering their past experience with Mbappe, who retained 80% of his image rights.
Real Madrid’s allure persists despite these challenges. Given Haaland’s ambition to play for a team with a rich history and a Champions League championship, this potential move will be interesting to watch in the future.
