Real Madrid have a strategy in place to sign Erling Haaland from Manchester City

Real Madrid have decided to adopt the same strategy that yielded results for them during Jude Bellingham’s transfer, as they speed up the process of acquiring Erling Haaland from Manchester City, reports Mundo Deportivo.

At present, Real Madrid continue to be linked with Kylian Mbappe and while his contract does expire at the end of the season, the Paris Saint-Germain forward is not aligning with Madrid’s terms, forcing them to look at Haaland as an alternative.

So now, it is believed that since Bellingham’s move to Real Madrid worked so swiftly, they are willing to take the same route for the Norweigain’s pursuit.

Real Madrid have already followed the same approach with Bellingham as they are now doing with Haaland. It is Haaland’s representatives, not the player himself, who are in talks with the Spanish through intermediaries.

Their approach involves maintaining a delicate balance, avoiding direct negotiations with the footballer and particularly with Manchester City.

Real Madrid has the advantage as Haaland’s release clause is high – €200 million until 2024 – but will decrease over time, reaching €175 million in 2025.

This amount could potentially be matched by Florentino Perez, but this decision may hinge on the outcome of the developments surrounding Mbappe.

The aforementioned outlet claims that the communication with Haaland’s team is going well, and Real Madrid are also considering leveraging Bellingham’s relationship with the Man City forward.

Bellingham and the Norwegian have a strong bond, and the midfielder’s brief but impactful experience with Real Madrid could sway Haaland’s decision.

Furthermore, as observed during Bellingham’s transfer, Real Madrid made every effort to maintain positive relations with Borussia Dortmund before making a solid offer. This was crucial as they aimed to minimize any distractions for Bellingham.

The club was appreciative of this approach, as they were constantly kept informed of the proceedings. This same approach will be taken with Haaland and Manchester City if Madrid decide to go with him.