Speaking in an interview with Corriere della Serra, Rafaela Pimenta, the agent of Manchester City superstar and Real Madrid transfer target Erling Haaland remained coy when asked about the existence of a release clause in his contract.

Haaland has emerged as one of the most destructive strikers in the game of football over the past few seasons. Just 22 years old, the Norwegian international is already regarded as a top superstar and is tipped to scale greater heights.

Haaland left Borussia Dortmund for Manchester City last summer and is thriving in Pep Guardiola’s side, plundering 49 goals from just 43 matches in all competitions.

Real Madrid have had their eyes on Haaland for some time now and are understood to have made him their top target for 2024, as a long-term replacement for Karim Benzema.

It has been widely reported that the Norwegian international has a release clause worth around €180-200 million in his Manchester City which will become active in 2024. It has been reported that the clause is only applicable for clubs outside the Premier League.

However, some media outlets have denied the existence of such a provision in his deal, while there have also been claims that the clause became null and void after Guardiola renewed his contract with the Cityzens.

Reports in Spain, though, continue to insist that Haaland’s contract has a release clause and it is in no way linked with Guardiola’s extension.

When quizzed about the same during the interview, Pimenta, who took over as Haaland’s agent after the passing of Mino Raiola, remained coy and said: “Good ladies know when to keep quiet.”

Talking about Haaland in general and the excitement he has generated, Pimenta backed the 22-year-old for greatness, claiming that he will become the first footballer whose worth will be €1 billion.

“I tell you not how much he costs, but how much he is worth: he will be the first footballer to be worth a billion. Think of the turnover he generates, at only 22 years old: trophies, sponsors, marketing, social, content,” said Pimenta.

“How much can he bring to a club? Not only in the so-called real world, but also in the digital one. He will be the first champion of the metaverse. The future is there.”

Talking about what makes Haaland so special, she added: “He has everything: strength, humility. But his real strength is normality. His secret is his family: his father, a former footballer, has helped him a lot. He will break all records.”