Erling Haaland has rubbished the speculation surrounding his future, saying he is ‘really happy’ at Manchester City.
However, the striker sensation did say ‘you never know what the future brings’, amid rumours he is reluctant to sign a new contract.
Reports from Spain have claimed that Haaland is unhappy in Manchester and is looking for a new challenge abroad, with Real Madrid interested in his services.
Pep Guardiola has previously dismissed these claims, with City prepared to hand their star player a new long-term contract, with his current deal expiring in 2027, following his exploits this season.
So far, the 23-year-old has scored 28 goals in 31 appearances across all competitions this season, as the Citizens look to defend their treble crown.
And that is Haaland’s only focus at the moment, according to the player himself after he was asked about his future at the Etihad.
‘I’m really happy [at City], especially with the people, the manager, the directors, the board, a group of amazing people…,’ the Norway international said in his Champions League pre-match press conference.
‘Tomorrow, you never know what the future brings, but again, I’m happy. You can write this, but I’m happy…
‘My focus is mainly now on the pitch, there’s a lot of games. Two days ago a [Manchester] derby, now the UCL, Sunday is Liverpool. So I think I should focus on that.’
City host FC Copenhagen in the Champions League last 16 on Wednesday night having won the first-leg 3-1.
As Haaland mentions, they then face perhaps their toughest test of the entire season on Sunday when they travel to Anfield to face Premier League leaders Liverpool.
Victory over the Reds would see the Citizens leapfrog their rivals to the top of the table, but they’ll have little time to rest as just six days later they host Newcastle in the FA Cup quarter-finals.
Haaland’s late goal against Manchester United last Sunday saw him reach a scarcely believable 80 goals in 84 games since signing for City in the summer of 2022.
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