[골닷컴] Reporter Kang Dong-hoon = Barcelona are taking a step back from the long-awaited signing of Elling Haaland (21, Dortmund). Recently, Manchester City and Real Madrid have been actively involved in the signing of large salaries and have been feeling pressured as the competition has intensified.
Barcelona Vice Chairman Rafael Juste (60, Spain) said through Spanish media ‘Marca’ on the 18th (Korean time), “As previously acknowledged by Juan Laporta (59, Spain), he did not completely rule out the signing of Haaland. However, the current situation is “I can’t say it’s impossible, but a transfer of this size can be difficult and can cause problems in the financial situation,” he said.
Haaland was Barcelona’s top signing target this summer. Barcelona, which is pursuing reinforcements at the forefront, have expressed interest since last year and pushed for a signing. Laporta chairman was active enough to personally meet with agent Mino Raiola (54, the Netherlands). In particular, in the process, Raiola also responded to a request to sign another customer, Nusair Mazrawi, 24.
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However, it has been lagging behind in recent recruitment battles. In particular, Barcelona, whose financial situation is not good, is leaning toward failing to sign, as Manchester City is actively moving, such as offering 600,000 euros a week (about 800 million won). Barcelona are in a tougher situation as Real Madrid also plan to keep an eye on the situation and keep the competition going.
Of course, Barcelona are not without the possibility of signing Haaland. After the end of this season, when a large number of squads are cleaned up, the management of the club opens up a little bit. According to the global media ‘Sports Kida’, Xavi Hernandez (42, Spain) coaches Martin Braithwaite (30), Samuel Umtiti (28), Sergi Roberto (30), Serginio Dest (21), Clement Langley (26) plans to sell
In addition, they recently signed a long-term partnership with ‘Spotify’ and promised to receive a large sum. Spanish media ‘Mundo Deportivo’ reported that “In an overall view, Barcelona could generate more than 275 million euros (about 367.7 billion won) in four years.”
If this happens, Barcelona can compete with Manchester City and Real Madrid by offering Haaland a hefty salary. But there is one more variable. As Haaland said he will take into account the club’s vision, projects and plans, as well as coaches and tactics, this must also be met.