Real Madrid chief fuels Haaland speculation with cryptic response

Real Madrid chief fuels Haaland speculation with cryptic response

Florentino Perez has addressed mounting speculation linking Erling Haaland with a sensational move to Real Madrid this summer.

Despite the striker signing a long-term contract extension with Manchester City until 2034, rumours of a potential switch to the Santiago Bernabeu continue to intensify.

The Norway international has remained in exceptional form, recording 37 goals and eight assists in 50 appearances this season.

Speaking to LaSexta, Perez avoided directly answering questions about Haaland, instead pointing to his history of securing world-class Galactico signings for Madrid.

"Well of course. There have always been signings, we have always signed the best. I have signed Figo, Kaka, Ronaldo 'The Phenomenon', Beckham... When there is a good one, I go for him," he said.

"Haaland? I do not give an opinion on that. It is a job for the sporting management, I do not get involved in the sporting management."

Since arriving from Borussia Dortmund in 2022, the Norwegian has amassed 161 goals and 29 assists in 196 games for City.