City's uncertainty opens the door for Haaland at Barça or Madrid

At the Etihad Stadium, while fans chant for Erling Haaland, the shadow of a possible Premier League sanction hangs over Manchester City, creating a scenario where the Norwegian striker could end up at Barcelona or Real Madrid.

Institutional situation of City

Manchester City, deemed a violator by the Premier League according to EFE, faces a complex and still uncertain institutional situation. The club has not yet received any sanction and is awaiting the legal process it could appeal.

In England, there is talk these days of the uncertainty that could affect its star players, including Haaland, who remains the crown jewel of the team.

Possible Spanish destinations

Renowned journalist Fabrizio Romano said he would not be surprised to see Haaland play in Spain within two, three, four or five years, emphasizing that both FC Barcelona and Real Madrid have been closely tracking him since his days at Borussia Dortmund.

Romano added that, for now, Haaland is fully focused on Manchester City, has renewed his contract and there will be no calls or conversations in the coming days.

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On January 17, 2026, Haaland's contract extension to June 30, 2034 was made official, consolidating his long‑term commitment to the English club.

With 65 goals in 59 matches as a full international for Norway, Haaland has shown no signs of wanting to leave City, despite the media tsunami surrounding the project's situation.

The new manager, Enzo Maresca, who replaced Pep Guardiola, sent a confidence message to the hierarchy: "I am very calm. The club has been quite clear. We completely trust the club."

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Meanwhile, the conversation in Spain also mentions the Ballon d'Or, although the focus remains the possible arrival of Haaland to the capital of Spanish football.