Manchester City’s coach, Pep Guardiola, has addressed rumors surrounding the future of star striker Erling Haaland and his purported link to Real Madrid. Despite ongoing speculation about a potential move to Santiago Bernabeu, Guardiola emphasized Haaland’s happiness at the current club.

According to reports from Manchester Evening News, Real Madrid has long been interested in acquiring Erling Haaland’s services. Although Manchester City secured the striker’s signature from Borussia Dortmund, Los Blancos continue to show interest in the 23-year-old player.

Spanish media reports suggest that Haaland is unhappy at Manchester City. However, Guardiola dismissed rumors about the striker’s future, stating that Spanish media is spreading misinformation and that Haaland will leave only if genuinely dissatisfied. Guardiola said, according to The Manchester Evening News:

“You have to ask the media in Madrid; maybe they have more information than us. We don’t have that feeling. He couldn’t play for two months due to injury, but perhaps the media from Spain, especially Madrid, have more information than us. We can’t say he doesn’t adapt quickly, and he hasn’t been fine since he arrived.”

“That’s the level he has shown since the first day. We can’t control what people say. When he is not happy, he will make his decision.”Erling Haaland has excelled at Manchester City since joining in a £51.2 million deal. He scored 52 goals in 53 appearances across all competitions last season, contributing to City’s historic treble.

The Norwegian forward has received accolades such as UEFA Men’s Player of the Year, IFFHS World’s Best Man Player, and finished second to Lionel Messi in the Ballon d’Or race last year.

Haaland has netted 19 goals in 23 appearances across all competitions this season and recently returned after a two-month absence due to injury.