Manchester City are going through a serious decline, in this context, Erling Haaland is starting to consider the possibility of leaving the team when Barcelona emerges as a potential destination.

Manchester City – the team that dominated the Premier League in recent seasons, is facing a serious crisis. With only 1 win in the last 11 matches in all competitions, coach Pep Guardiola’s team has fallen to 5th place in the rankings, 9 points behind the leader Liverpool. In that context, not only the performance on the field but also the future of the key stars has become a hot issue, especially Erling Haaland.

Haaland is still a rare bright spot for Man City this season, when he scored 18 goals in 23 matches in all competitions. However, the poor results have seriously affected the team’s mentality, and Haaland himself.

Haaland may leave Man City sooner than expected.

According to reports from Spain, the Norwegian striker is “really upset with the current situation” and is seriously considering leaving Manchester City. Notably, the source also revealed that Haaland “cannot stand Pep Guardiola anymore” and has asked his agent – Rafaela Pimenta, to start negotiations with other clubs.

Barcelona is considered the team that is following this development the most closely. President Joan Laporta and sporting director Deco have long built a close relationship with Haaland’s team, creating an advantage in the race to sign this striker. According to journalist Jota Jordi, Barcelona has decided to activate the plan to recruit Haaland, to replace Robert Lewandowski – who is in the final stage of his career.

The tense relationship with Pep is also the reason why the Norwegian striker wants to leave.Man City does not want to lose Haaland, especially when his contract is valid until 2027. However, a special clause in the contract that allows Haaland to leave at a preferential price if Man City fails to qualify for the Champions League next season is raising hopes for other teams. If this clause is activated, Barcelona will not miss the opportunity to own one of the world’s top strikers.

The rift between Haaland and Pep Guardiola is considered a key factor leading to the striker’s possible departure. Many sources said that Haaland no longer believes in Man City’s project and feels disappointed with the team’s rapid decline. The Man City dressing room has been described as having a “bad atmosphere” while Guardiola admitted after the 2-1 defeat to Manchester United: “I am the problem”.

Haaland is not the only player to express his dissatisfaction. Many other stars in the squad are also questioning their futures, especially as Man City are facing the risk of being fined for violating financial fair play regulations. This is an unprecedented situation in the era of Pep’s dominance, and the pressure is increasing on the Spanish coach.

Meanwhile, Haaland, with his talent and excellent scoring efficiency, will be a “hot commodity” in the transfer market if he decides to leave Man City. Barcelona and other big clubs are closely monitoring the situation, ready to jump into the race to own the Norwegian striker. For Barcelona, ​​this is a rare opportunity to make the dream of owning Haaland come true and continue to affirm its position in La Liga as well as Europe.