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Haaland’s agent and father ’block’ Man City move with €70 million request
The saga of Erling Haaland’s transfer seemed to have finally caught speed last month when Real Madrid and Manchester City were said to be the only two candidates capable of landing the striker. However, the progress has once again hit a roadblock after that.
According to reports from Bild via Diario AS, the reason for stalled talks between the parties is a surplus condition from the player’s representatives.
Mino Raiola and the player’s father, Alf Inge, are said to be asking for an extra €70 million as personal bonuses for completing Haaland’s transfer. This new demand has seen Manchester City hesitate and stall talks.
The Premier League side are willing to put in a total of €350 million in the form of bonuses, termination clause and salary to bring the striker home. However, they are not willing to pay the additional amount commanded by his environment.
Haaland prefers a move to Madrid but is not a fan of the idea of waiting a season to secure the move. The Norweigan international is keen to make a move this summer and start a new chapter in his story.
Whether Los Blancos are willing to shell out the extra money this window remains to be seen, but Haaland’s preference for the Spanish side gives them a slight edge. At the moment, the race for the young star is still unpredictable.
Though Dortmund remain hopeful of renewal, that ship seems to have sailed. A decision from the player is expected in the next two weeks, and Los Blancos will have to be on their feet to ensure that they steal the deal.
Real Madrid’s performance against Real Betis was shambolic, to say the least as the team faced many of the problems that have haunted them over the past couple of years.
But on a night where most of the attackers struggled to create anything of note, Dean Huijsen emerged as a lone bright spark for Los Blancos.
Huijsen keeps his promise
As reported by MARCA, Huijsen was the standout performer for Real Madrid, marshalling the backline with real authority even as the team struggled around him.
There has been a noticeable shift in the young defender’s mentality this season, with the player showing more competitive nature and looking much fiercer.
This is an attitude Huijsen had always promised, having inherited the iconic number four shift from David Alaba, a number he associates with his idols Sergio Ramos and Fernando Hierro.
“What I do know is that I’ll give everything of myself every day, whether in training or in a game,” he vowed, and at La Cartuja he delivered on that word.
His primary task was neutralising Juan ‘Cucho’ Hernandez, and he did so superbly, drying up the Colombian’s supply and repeatedly anticipating danger.
He also held his own in a niggly battle with Antony, refusing to be ruffled by one of Betis’ most inspired performers.
His composure on the ball, one of the qualities that has elevated him, saw him venture forward, forcing a fine save from the goalkeeper in the 11th minute and later heading against the woodwork.
The Konate partnership grows
Alongside him, Ibrahima Konate did his job, albeit without matching his partner’s brilliance.
The Frenchman was a little less assured, both in and out of possession, reflecting the two speeds of the centre-back pairing.
Huijsen looks settled and increasingly commanding, while Konate is still building the sharpness needed to reach his best in white.
Nonetheless, the partnership is heading in the right direction, and in Huijsen, Real Madrid appear to have unearthed a genuine leader for an area that has long been a weakness.
Each performance is also an argument to Luis de la Fuente, as the defender looks to reclaim the Spain spot he lost before the World Cup.
Cityblue
April 17, 2022 at 11:26 am
Bored of it all now, I hope Manchester City doesn’t sign him now, we already have Julian Alvarez arriving in the summer and can find another gem for far less. Haaland has injury issues as well. Let Real Madrid have him.
mark Langford howard
April 18, 2022 at 5:38 pm
We don’t need him spend it on a left back
Justin
April 17, 2022 at 10:00 pm
To many muscle injuries in a short term isn’t a good sign. I think City should pull out and find another striker. The club is crazy to allow these shark’s to be demanding this kind of money. Where will it end.?
Ian Williams
April 18, 2022 at 11:22 am
Sign Erling Haaland with extravagant wages of £600,000 a week is too much that means every Manchester City team member will want high wages , not good
Mark
April 18, 2022 at 3:04 pm
When will football clubs tell player’s you employ these agent’s you psy them not us
70million on top of transfer fees and wages is ridiculous
Stanley Jackson
April 18, 2022 at 5:14 pm
Definitely not worth the money for the risk being taken, far to many injuries all ready for a young player, just greed on behalf of his agent and father.
I don’t see him as a team player the way that Pep plays and it could destroy the teams rhythm.
Steve
April 18, 2022 at 11:48 pm
Time to move on.
AJS
April 19, 2022 at 12:55 am
Got to he cheaper elsewhere. These very expensive signings don’t always work out. Look at Lukaku, Ronaldo & even Grealish, has he been worth £100m so far?
Spending that kind of money will unsettle the team & break the spirit they have built under Pep.