Erling Haaland on Barcelona’s radar: what his camp have said | OneFootball

Rafaela Pimenta spoke for the first time about the Norwegian striker’s wishes after the World Cup.

The 3-0 defeat suffered against Real Madrid at the Santiago Bernabéu Stadium left Manchester City on the verge of elimination in the Champions League round of 16. If that happens, even though they will have the chance to attempt a historic comeback at home in the second leg, it could also mark the end of an era, with a change of coach and some of their biggest stars.

One player currently under the orders of Josep Guardiola but who has started to be mentioned as a target for Barcelona is Erling Haaland, the Norwegian striker valued at 200 million euros according to the latest update from Transfermarkt, and who recently renewed his contract with the Citizens until June 2034.

Joan Soler, who hopes to renew his position as club director with a victory for Joan Laporta in the March 15 elections, had been the one to confirm that they were in a position to sign the Android, as it would be an investment they could amortize over five years.

But after Manchester City’s defeat to Real Madrid, the person who put a stop to the growing excitement among Barça fans about seeing Haaland become the natural replacement for Robert Lewandowski was the striker’s own agent, Rafaela Pimenta.

“I have often said that we have a lot of respect for Barcelona, a lot of admiration, but there has been no contact from the club, nor from any of their (presidential) candidates regarding a transfer. Also, because the player renewed his contract just a few months ago, he is very happy at Manchester City and honestly, we have nothing to talk about regarding a transfer when everything is going so well,” she told El Chiringuito de Jugones exclusively.

Another option to reinforce the attack that has been considered for some time at Barcelona is Julián Álvarez, who specifically addressed the possibility of leaving Atlético de Madrid in the middle of the year after the 5-2 win over Tottenham in the Champions League, to which he contributed a brace.

“Staying after the summer? Who knows. Maybe yes, maybe no, you never know. I am very happy here, it’s a question that comes up everywhere, but I’m happy, I focus on the day-to-day, I work to improve and give my all. I never said anything nor spoke badly about the club. I am very grateful, the people have shown me their affection and I am very happy,” he said.

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