Hans Joachim Watzke sheds light on the Norwegian striker’s admiration for Los Blancos as a high-stakes presidential election in Madrid threatens to lure the talisman from Manchester.
Erling Haaland has been a goal machine across Europe ever since he burst onto the scene at Red Bull Salzburg in 2019. For the last four seasons, Erling Haaland has featured for a Manchester City side that has won every trophy possible.
Manchester City's Erling Haaland poses with the Golden Boot Winner Trophy after the match REUTERS/Phil NobleIn that time, the Norwegian talisman has scored 162 goals in 198 matches for Manchester City, breaking records along the way. When he signed a 10-year contract in January 2025 to remain at the Citizens, he seemingly penned the rest of his career at the Blues.
However, recent developments in Madrid have cast a shadow over the 25-year-old's long-term future.
Real Madrid Presidential Election
Presidential elections at Real Madrid have long-term servant Florentino Perez fighting to hold his position of power against Enrique Riquelme. Both candidates have offered big money signings in order to win votes ahead of the election, taking place on 7 June.
Florentino Perez, on one hand, has offered Bayern Munich star Michael Olise as his superstar signing, as well as securing the free transfer of Ibrahima Konate.
Erling Haaland To Real Madrid?
Astonishingly, Enrique Riquelme has publicly announced that he will bring Erling Haaland to the Santiago Bernabeu, even offering to pay the membership fee of 100,000 Madristas if he fails in his attempts.
Borussia Dortmund president Hans Joachim Watzke, who would've played a role in bringing Erling Haaland to the Bundesliga in 2019, has shed light on the striker's future.
USA TODAY Network via Reuters ConnectIn a news report from the Mirror, Hans Joachim Watzke said: "I know very well what he thinks, and I can say that he certainly admires Real Madrid and would like to play for them in the future, but next season he will continue playing for Manchester City, without a doubt."
"He loves Real Madrid, and he doesn't hide it. I think he'll be playing there in two or three years, but not that soon. He hasn't committed to anyone yet, as his father said," Hans Joachim Watzke added.
Author's Verdict
Erling Haaland's move to Real Madrid won't be completed this summer, according to Hans Joachim Watzke.
However, his potential arrival should send shivers across Europe, with the potential of lining up in a side already littered with attacking superstars such as Kylian Mbappe and Vinicius Jr.
Any future move will no doubt break transfer records, and cause a seismic shift in football as Real Madrid strive to remain the world's most elite and prestigious club.
