Haaland to Real Madrid: it's settled! | OneFootball

Haaland and Real Madrid: the suspense is over!

Haaland to Real Madrid: it's settled!

The dream of a Mbappé-Haaland partnership at Real Madrid has long fired the imagination of European football. Before Kylian Mbappé’s arrival at the Casa Blanca, the Spanish press was abuzz with an audacious project: uniting the two most dominant forwards of their generation under the same jersey. Since then, reality has taken over. Mbappé has established himself as the attacking face of Real, while Erling Haaland has extended his stay at Manchester City until 2034. The Madrid scenario no longer seems to be on the table, and for some observers, that’s not bad news at all.

Mbappé’s transformation changes everything

For Wesley Sneijder, former Real Madrid midfielder, the current sporting dynamic makes the arrival of the Norwegian giant unnecessary. In his view, Mbappé is no longer just a devastating winger but a complete centre forward, able to exploit space like no other and finish chances with ruthless efficiency. The Frenchman is thriving at the point of attack, and his impact in this position far surpasses what he brought from the left flank.

In this setup, adding Haaland would create more problems than solutions. Real is seeking balance, not a mere collection of superstars. Bringing in a pure number nine could diminish Mbappé’s influence where he is now most decisive. For Sneijder, the equation is clear: keeping Mbappé at the heart of the attacking project is the best strategy.