Erling Haaland's father fuels Real Madrid transfer talk after World Cup brace

Alf‑Inge (Alfie) Haaland told DAZN that “anyone would want to play for Real Madrid” and did not rule out a future move for his son, despite Erling Haaland being under a long‑term contract with Manchester City until 2034. The comment came ahead of Norway’s Round‑of‑16 clash with Brazil at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, where Haaland scored both goals in a 2‑1 victory that sent Norway to the quarter‑finals and placed him among the tournament’s top scorers.

Real Madrid president Florentino Pérez has long been linked to Haaland, and former presidential candidate Enrique Riquelme previously claimed to have an agreement to sign the striker. Both Manchester City and Haaland’s representatives have reiterated that no immediate transfer is planned, but the father’s remarks have revived speculation across Europe. The remarks also reference the club’s financial considerations and the possibility of a release clause, while highlighting the unpredictable nature of football transfers.