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Real Madrid Pursue 2026 Haaland Deal as Talks Reportedly Begin

Reports describe a move contingent on Vinicius Junior's exit, with fee estimates ranging from €200m to over €500m.

Overview

  • Sky Sport Germany reports, echoed by Yahoo Sports, say Real Madrid officials have opened contact with Erling Haaland’s agent Rafaela Pimienta.
  • Haaland is under contract at Manchester City until 2034, yet he is reported to view Real Madrid as his preferred long‑term destination.
  • Multiple outlets suggest Real would first need to part with Vinicius Junior, who is in the final 18 months of his deal and has not renewed.
  • Football365 cites contrasting claims on cost, from a potential outlay of about €200m to suggestions of a figure exceeding €500m.
  • Spanish reports relayed by Football365 link Jurgen Klopp to Madrid and allege he would seek a Vinicius sale, though those claims remain unconfirmed.