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Is Erling Haaland joining Real Madrid?

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Erling Haaland is not joining Real Madrid. In January 2025 the Norwegian football (soccer) player signed a contract extension that is expected to keep him with Manchester City FC until 2034, which is the longest deal in Premier League history. The contract reportedly does not have a release clause. However, in 2026 there was speculation surrounding Haaland’s contract, because a candidate vying to become president of Real Madrid claimed that Haaland not only did have a release clause in his contract but wanted to transfer to Real Madrid. Sources close to Haaland, including his agent and father, as well as a spokesperson for Manchester City, all said that was untrue.