Barcelona are reportedly plotting a bold move to sign Manchester City’s star forward Erling Haaland in time for the Camp Nou’s grand re-opening.
- Barca to go all out for Haaland
- Laporta wants to unveil star player during Camp Nou re-opening
- Haaland in great form for Man City again
WHAT HAPPENED?
As per Sport in a way, the club is in an ongoing financial mess, but president Joan Laporta wants to bring the Norwegian goal machine to Barcelona. Laporta hopes to present the City star at the publicized re-opening of Camp Nou planned for 2026.
THE BIGGER PICTURE
For some time, Haaland has been tipped to leave Etihad … seemingly, many clubs such as Barca, Real, PSG express interest towards the player. The 24 year old has not left any trophy since he moved to England from Borrusisa Dortmund in 2022. He won back to back golden boots in the English top flight and claimed a treble with Cityzens in his debut campaign in the Premier League as well.
DID YOU KNOW?
In the 2023-24 season, the Norway international is off to a flying start having already scored 10 goals in seven league appearances for City, and has two hat-tricks to his name.
WHAT NEXT FOR ERLING HAALAND?
The striker will be back in action for Pep Guardiola’s side this Sunday as they take on Wolves away from home in the Premier League. Haaland remains under contract at City until 2027.