“He Prefers the Champions League Title”- Erling Haaland’s Agent Stirs Controversy Over Ballon D’or Snub

Manchester City superstar Erling Haaland has been on fire since he joined the English side. The 23-year-old played a crucial part in City’s triumph as the side completed a historic treble. However, the player missed out on winning the Ballon d’Or title this season. The player’s agent recently gave a surprising interview regarding the player’s preferences.

Haaland, despite a great season, was outclassed by Lionel Messi for the Ballon d’Or award. The Norwegian striker finished second behind La Pulga with over a hundred points separating the two stars.

Rafaela Pimenta makes a shocking claim

Erling Haaland’s agent Rafaela Pimenta has made a surprising claim on the striker’s preferences. During an interview with CorSport, when Pimenta was asked about the player missing out on the Ballon d’Or, the agent claimed the striker prefers the Champions League title.

Pimenta stated, “Real Madrid links? You should ask Real Madrid, not me. He deserved to win the Ballon d’Or, I hope he’s gonna win it one day — but I’m sure he prefers the Champions League title with his team”

While Haaland is continuing to impress the Cityzens, there are a lot of doubts surrounding his future at the club. It has been reported that Real Madrid are keen on securing the player’s signatures during the upcoming transfer window.

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Real Madrid keen on securing Erling Haaland

Spanish giant Real Madrid are keen on restoring their Galacticos era during the upcoming transfer window. The side is already linked to PSG ace Kylian Mbappe. However, it seems like Madrid are done with the drama surrounding the Frenchman and has moved its attention to Erling Haaland.

Real had a rough season last year as the side failed to get their hands on any major silverware. The side is hoping to build a strong team for the coming years and has identified the Norweigian as its cornerstone. However, Los Blancos will face a tough battle with Manchester City who won’t be willing to part ways with their talisman in just two seasons.

Haaland reportedly has a $218 million release clause that activates in 2025. If Real fail to land the player next season, the side could wait a year to go for the player. However, this might give Manchester City the time to convince the player to sign an extension with the club, making a big dent on Madrid’s dream.

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