Star wants Manchester City exit 'sooner or later' – Player decides on next destination

Journalist Matteo Moretto reports Haaland dreams of playing in La Liga and will eventually leave Manchester City for Spain, likely Real Madrid or Barcelona.

Erling Haaland has mapped out his career path and plans to move to Spain at some point, according to journalist Matteo Moretto writing for Marca. Moretto said Haaland "has always chosen his next destination step by step, considering the sporting aspect" and that "his next step will be La Liga." The striker, who signed a long-term contract with Manchester City until 2034 in January 2025, has attracted interest from both Real Madrid and Barcelona. Barcelona president Joan Laporta said in May 2025 that the club was not actively pursuing Haaland given his recent contract renewal, though board member Joan Soler suggested in February that Barcelona could afford signings of that calibre. Real Madrid have not publicly discussed the possibility. Moretto concluded: "From what I hear, sooner or later he'll end up in Spain."