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| Florentino Pérez Targets Major Signing to Shake European Football After Mbappé |
Real Madrid's strategy for building a dominant team continues with careful planning. After securing the high-profile acquisitions of Kylian Mbappé and Endrick in the summer, the club is now setting its sights on adding even more world-class talent to the squad. While landing such a player is no easy feat, Real Madrid’s board is determined to make a historic signing for the Santiago Bernabéu.
Despite their efforts, Real Madrid did not finalize any major signings before the summer transfer window closed. During this time, the club saw the departures of young talents like Nico Paz, Mario Martín, and Álvaro Rodríguez, while Reinier Jesus was sent on loan to Granada.
Previously, Real Madrid had shown interest in Erling Haaland, who ultimately joined Manchester City in 2022. The club had prioritized Mbappé over Haaland, with plans to pursue the Norwegian striker in the future. However, Haaland’s situation has grown more complicated as Manchester City looks to extend his contract, set to expire in 2026. Negotiations are reportedly underway between his agent and City’s management.
Should Haaland renew his contract, he could become Manchester City's highest-paid player, potentially earning more than Kevin De Bruyne. Rumors suggest that Haaland’s salary could exceed €24 million net annually. At this point, Real Madrid seems financially constrained from pursuing Haaland, especially after their significant investments in Mbappé and Endrick to strengthen their attack.
Nevertheless, club president Florentino Pérez remains focused on making Haaland the marquee signing for Real Madrid in the summer of 2025, as part of his ongoing vision to build a team capable of dominating European football for years to come.