A major revelation has shaken FC Barcelona’s interest in Erling Haaland, the star striker of Manchester City. According to reports this morning, Haaland may soon extend his contract with the English club. To persuade him to stay, Manchester City, the four-time reigning English champions, is reportedly offering him an astronomical salary of €115 million, excluding bonuses, spread over several years. This colossal offer, combined with the recent extension of Pep Guardiola—who is a key figure for the Norwegian—leaves little doubt about the outcome of this situation.
On the other hand, it seems that Haaland is not a priority for FC Barcelona. According to *El Chiringuito*, the Catalan club does not view Haaland as an immediate target. With Robert Lewandowski’s contract extension on track, Barcelona is focusing more on signing a winger, pushing Haaland further down the list for now. However, Barcelona president Joan Laporta reportedly has a different plan: to attempt signing Haaland in 2026. Whether the situation will evolve by then remains to be seen.
This shift in priorities aligns with recent statements by Deco, Barcelona’s sporting director, in *Mundo Deportivo*. Deco expressed strong confidence in Lewandowski, noting that it’s difficult to find a striker of his caliber and that the club isn’t focusing on recruiting a forward in the short term.
“We have Robert, and we’re not looking for a ‘number nine’ right now,” Deco explained. He also mentioned Viktor Gyökeres, another striker linked to the club, stating that the Swedish player is not part of Barcelona’s current priorities.
Thus, while Haaland continues to impress on the field, it appears that FC Barcelona is not prioritizing a move for him at this time.
