Manchester City working to remove Real Madrid clause from Erling Haaland's contract - Reports

Manchester City are working hard to remove a clause from star striker Erling Haaland's contract which could see him join Real Madrid for free in 2024. This would be before his five-year contract at the Etihad Stadium expires, according to reports from Mundo Deportivo (via TeamTalk).

According to the Spanish outlet, the Etihad hierarchy is currently working on making the clause 'null and void'.

The revelation about the release clause in Erling Haaland's contract came from El Chiringuito (via TeamTalk). The Spanish medium claimed that the clause made it possible for Real Madrid to sign the forward without obstacles. The release clause is worth £130 million, according to the report.

With Haaland's remarkable display in the final third for City, most clubs will not be able to convince the Premier League giants to accept any amount for the Norwegian. However, the Madridistas will reportedly find their offer accepted in 2024.

The forward's father, Alf-Inge Haaland, notably stated in a recent documentary titled Haaland: The Big Decision that his son was intent on leaving a mark on every league.

"I think Erling wants to prove his abilities in all leagues... Then he can stay there [Manchester City] for three for four years at the most. He could be, for example, two-and-a-half years in Germany, two-and-a-half years in England and then in Spain, Italy, France, right?"

The released quotes from Alf-Inge Haaland came with the reports about the stipulated clause in the 22-year-old's contract.

However, with the recently released reports from Mundo Deportivo claiming that City were working to remove the clause, the finality of the situation is not yet reached. If Manchester City are able to null the reported clause, an easy move to Real Madrid may no longer be on the cards for the forward.

Haaland has become one of the hottest properties in the Premier League, having scored an astonishing 14 goals in just eight games, including three hat-tricks. The youngster will also be vital to the Cityzens' chase of the Champions League trophy, which they have struggled to secure under Pep Guardiola's guidance.

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"He'll definitely play for Real Madrid or Barcelona" - Journalist Dean Jones discusses Manchester City forward's future

The saga surrounding Erling Haaland's contract has seen pundits and journalists share their inputs regarding the Norwegian forward's future. Dean Jones has also spoken about the situation, telling GiveMeSport that Manchester City would not be Haaland's final destination:

“The type of numbers that he’s talking about and the way he talks about ending his career with more goals than games is in a way that nobody’s ever spoken before. I don’t think Manchester City is his final destination at all. He’ll definitely play for Real Madrid or Barcelona.”