Erling Haaland breaks the silence: goodbye to Barça and Real Madrid?

Erling Haaland joined Pep Guardiola at the press conference prior to the match that will see Manchester City face Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League. Although the match is crucial for the 'skyblues' aspirations to qualify for the knockout stage of the tournament, several questions were directed towards the Norwegian's renewal with the Mancunians until 2034.

Regarding this, the 24-year-old striker stated that "when I signed with City I felt at home. I feel at home, I feel happy and my family is happy. In the end, I think that’s what I wanted, I’m happy," began the forward, whose signature on his new deal has made him the highest-paid player in the Premier League.

Does Haaland give up the possibility of playing with Barça or Madrid?

"My feelings and the people I spoke to convinced me that this was the right choice. In the end, when I spoke with people, we came to this conclusion and I felt very good. I am very excited to spend many more years in Manchester. It’s going to be amazing", continued Haaland, who was later asked whether, by signing this new contract, he was giving up the possibility of joining FC Barcelona or Real Madrid.

"I am very happy with my choice and I hope to spend many more years in Manchester"

"I just signed a nine-year contract so what do you want me to say? Of course, I am very happy and I am fine with this (not playing for either of them). As I said, I am very happy with my choice and I hope to spend many more years in Manchester. That’s it," concluded the star of City.

In this way, both Catalans and Merengues receive a harsh 'blow' to their future planning. Both institutions dreamed of the possibility of incorporating Haaland into their ranks, and although there would be a clause that could make his signing possible, it would only activate, at the earliest, in four years, making their aspirations seem increasingly distant and the Norwegian's words only confirm it.