In the world of football, speculation about potential transfers is common, and in this case, Erling Holland (23 years old) Protagonist of an episode that promises to create emotions. According to recent reports by journalist Francois Gallardo, an expert Exchange marketThe Norwegian striker is now in line City of Manchestermay be required to wear the shirt of Barcelona Soccer Club During the 2024/25 season. This is after an old deal made by the Barca president. John Laportaand former 'Vikingo' representative Mino Raiola, who died in 2022.
“Erling Haaland is the next player to join Football Club Barcelona in the 2024/25 season”, highlighted Gallardo, who also described some of the possible ways this important signing could be carried out. The Frenchman has unleashed anticipation in the Gulé environment by suggesting Holland could be the next gem to join Barcelona's programme.
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For this transfer to be completed, Barcelona will have to pay a substantial fee estimated at 100 million euros. Funding for the move will depend on the sale of key players in the current squad, including Robert Lewandowski and Rabinha.
Lewandowski's potential departure would add an extra dimension to the plot as Barcelona look to generate funds through his transfer, possibly to Saudi Arabian football. Rafinha, who has yet to justify the 60 million they paid for him, will be on the list of possible departures to finance Hollande's arrival.
While there is currently no certainty about these movements, the simple fact that Barcelona want to sign Haaland has already unleashed another soap opera. With Real Madrid flirting with Mbappé, the prospect of seeing Erling in a Barça shirt adds a new element to the intense rivalry between the two giants of Spanish football.
How about Manchester City?
It is common knowledge that Hollande has a contract with the reigning Premier and Champions League champions until June 30, 2027. However, the late Mino Raiola established a release clause in the Norwegian contract. .
Logically, the price of the release clause: 200 million euros. That's what any club would have to pay to sign Hollande. At the moment, Barcelona is only thinking about 100 million for the operation, so it could appeal to an exchange of players with an English club to reduce costs.
How did Holland's career begin and where did he play?
Erling Holland's career began in his native Norway, where he played in the youth divisions of Bryn FK and Bryn Football Club. In 2016, at the age of 16, he joined the reserve team of Norwegian first division club Molde FK.
In 2017, Holland made his debut for Molte FK's first team, where he scored four goals in his first match. In his first season with Molte's first team, Erling Brat scored 4 goals in 20 games.
In December 2018, Holland signed a contract with Red Bull Salzburg of the Austrian Football League. In his first season with the club, he scored 16 goals in 14 Champions League games and helped his team win the Austrian league.
In January 2020, Holland joined Bundesliga side Borussia Dortmund, where he quickly became one of the most feared strikers on the planet. In 2022-23, he has agreed a deal with Manchester City for around €70 million and has already won the Champions League with the Englishman.
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