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Real Madrid encouraged knowing Haaland Man City deal carries buyout clause

Real Madrid will move for Manchester City signing Erling Haaland in 2024.

Haaland has become one of the world's most sought after strikers and as part of the deal is thought to have included a £128million release clause (€150m) into his contract. It's been suggested it won't come into effect for another two yeers.

Marca says Real Madrid are looking for a long term replacement for Karim Benzema and the timing of Haaland's clause is ideal.

Madrid's interest is not a direct reaction to being given a surprise snub by Kylian Mbappe who elected to stay with Paris Saint-Germain after being tracked by the Spanish champions over a long period.

Instead, the plan was for Mbappe to join this summer, before landing Haaland in 2023 - although the new City hitman had already joined Pep Guardiola's side before Mbappe decided to stay at the Parc des Princes.

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