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Reports suggest coaching decision could shape transfer

Haaland open to Madrid — but only under one coach

Erling Haaland could consider move to Real Madrid this summer but only if Jurgen Klopp is named as the club’s new coach.

Klopp key to Haaland’s Madrid interest

Speculation is growing around the future of Erling Haaland, with reports suggesting that possible switch to Real Madrid could depend on the appointment of Jurgen Klopp.

According to Spanish outlet El Nacional, Haaland is open to joining Real Madrid in the summer transfer window but only if Klopp takes charge at the Santiago Bernabeu.

The striker is said to view the German coach as the right leader to guide the next phase of his career.

Uncertainty at Manchester City

Haaland is currently under contract with Manchester City until 2034 but questions remain over the club’s long-term direction.

Reports point to uncertainty around the future of head coach Pep Guardiola whose situation at the end of the season is still unclear.

After years of success under Guardiola, Haaland is believed to be thinking ahead.

Klopp now working as Head of Global Football at Red Bull has previously described Haaland as “the best striker in the world”, a comment seen as a sign of strong mutual respect.

Big changes needed in Madrid

For this scenario to happen, Real Madrid would need to make major decisions at board level.

Club president Florentino Perez would have to replace current interim coach Alvaro Arbeloa with Klopp as part of a wider rebuild.

Such move would signal clear plan to strengthen the squad with top stars and regain full control of European football. Bringing together Klopp & Haaland would be one of the boldest projects in recent years.

A transfer that would shake Europe

If the reported plan becomes reality, it would be one of the biggest stories in world football. A Haaland move to Madrid, led by Klopp would place Real Madrid back at the center of the transfer market and increase their appeal to elite players.