Man City ROCKED as Erling Haaland asks to LEAVE

Carlo Garganese

Updated: 8 Apr 2025 08:21 BST
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Lamine Yamal, Erling Haaland, Kylian Mbappe — © IMAGO

Erling Haaland is unhappy and ready to quit Man City this summer, according to reports in the Spanish media.

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According to Football365, citing Spanish sources, Haaland is not happy with the situation at Man City for a number of reasons.

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The giant Norwegian striker has been left disappointed by the club's disastrous performance on the pitch as they are currently sixth in the Premier League and were eliminated in the Champions League playoff round.

If Man City receive a heavy points penalty - which potentially could even be relegation - in their much-publicised trial, then it is already widely expected that Haaland will probably leave.

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Man City await trial verdict

A verdict in the case is expected imminently, with City being charged with 130 alleged financial breaches.

An independent hearing has officially concluded following a four-year investigation conducted by UEFA.

Man City have denied any wrongdoing, but the club have been accused of failing to provide accurate financial information from 2009 to 2018, and failing to co-operate from 2018 to 2023.

If City are found guilty, there is a big chance that not only will they receive a heavy points penalty but they could even be relegated from the Premier League.

The report adds that PSG and Bayern Munich are both ready to spend big money on Haaland, while Real Madrid and Barcelona are long-term admirers who will definitely be in the frame, too.

Will Haaland leave CIty?

El Nacional reported a fortnight ago that Haaland would leave if City are out of next season’s Champions League.

Haaland only just signed a new contract with City until 2034 but his future at the club remains in doubt.

For some time now, Haaland has been heavily linked with a move to La Liga at the end of the season - either to Barcelona or Real Madrid.

Haaland never intended to stay at City for the long term when he arrived from Borussia Dortmund in 2022.

This is now his third season and he may also feel that he has achieved everything he wants to by the end of the current campaign.

The uncertain future of Pep Guardiola, who could also leave at the end of the season despite his contract extension, could also convince Haaland to depart.

The Spanish media have long reported that Haaland wants to move to La Liga next to join either Barcelona or Real Madrid, both of whom wanted to sign him when he left Borussia Dortmund for Man City in 2022.

Haaland scored an incredible 90 goals in 98 games in his first two seasons at Man City, winning every major trophy in the club game, including two Premier League titles and a Champions League.

He is also enjoying another goal-filled season this term despite City’s difficult campaign with 30 goals in 40 games.