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Real Madrid President Perez Vague on Erling Haaland Signing Speculations

Real Madrid president Florentino Perez has left fans uncertain about the potential signing of Erling Haaland, stating that it is the sporting management's job to handle such decisions. Haaland, who signed a contract extension until 2034, has been in excellent form with 37 goals this season. Perez also addressed rumors of Jose Mourinho's return to Real Madrid, dismissing them as unfounded. The comments come after Real Madrid lost to Barcelona, allowing their rivals to win the La Liga title.

Key Points: Perez Dodges Haaland Transfer Question at Real Madrid

  • Florentino Perez deflects Haaland transfer speculation
  • Haaland has 37 goals this season for Manchester City
  • Perez cites club's history of signing superstars like Figo and Beckham
  • Perez also dismisses Jose Mourinho return rumors
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"It is the job of sporting management": Real Madrid prez on Haaland signing

Florentino Perez remains vague on signing Erling Haaland, saying it's the sporting management's job, as Real Madrid eyes the Manchester City star.

"Haaland? I do not give an opinion on that. It is a job for the sporting management; I do not get involved in the sporting management. - Florentino Perez"

Madrid, May 14

Real Madrid president Florentino Perez has left fans vague about the potential signing of Manchester City star striker Erling Haaland, saying that it is the job of sporting management to make it happen.

Florentino was speaking to LaSexta in an interview that came days after they lost to arch-rivals Barcelona, which enabled the latter to seal a back-to-back La Liga title.

There have been a lot of speculations linking Haaland with the Spanish giants, despite having already signed a contract extension all the way till 2034. The Norway superstar is in excellent form this season, with 37 goals and eight assists this season in 50 appearances and remains instrumental to his side's Premier League and FA Cup hopes.

Since his 60 million euros arrival from Borussia Dortmund in 2022, Haaland has taken the Premier League and English football by storm, scoring 161 goals and delivering 29 assists for the multi-time Premier League champions, even leading them to a treble in 2023.

Speaking during the interview, as quoted by Goal.com, he was asked about the possibility of bringing Haaland to Real Madrid directly. But he was rather vague, pointing out the club's rich history of signing superstars and keeping himself out of all decision-making regarding the move.

"Well, of course. There have always been signings; we have always signed the best. I have signed Figo, Kaka, Ronaldo 'The Phenomenon', Beckham... When there is a good one, I go for him," he said.

On being asked about Haaland, he said, "Haaland? I do not give an opinion on that. It is a job for the sporting management; I do not get involved in the sporting management."

He also went on to address the rumours of a Jose Mourinho's return to Real Madrid after being a manager from 2010-13. After the dismissal of Xabi Alonso, Alvaro Arbeloa took charge of the club till season's end, but the club ended their run without any major titles, exiting in the quarterfinals of the UEFA Champions League.

He has dismissed all the chatter of Mourinho being chosen by him to be the next in line.

"How annoying with Mourinho. I did not even speak with Mourinho when he came here to play with Benfica," Perez insisted.

"It is not true. The one who knows the least about coaches in the club is me," he signed off.

- ANI

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Sneha F
As an Indian Madridista, I'm tired of these transfer sagas every summer. Haaland just signed till 2034! Let the man play at City. Focus on developing our current squad instead of chasing every big name. That's how we won three UCLs in a row - with a solid team, not just Galacticos 3.0 🙏
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Vikram M
The way Perez dismissed Mourinho rumours is hilarious 😂 "How annoying with Mourinho" - man's done with the Special One. But honestly, with Ancelotti leaving and no clear replacement, Real Madrid are in a transition phase. Haaland would be the perfect heir to Benzema's throne though. Just saying...
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Rohit L
Fellow Indian football fans - why are we even discussing this? 😅 Reuters reporting from Spain, Goal.com picking it up... All just summer filler content for clicks. Haaland is happy at City, Perez is happy deflecting questions. Meanwhile, our own ISL needs more attention. But I'll admit - seeing Haaland in white would be something else! 🇮🇳⚽
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Kavya N
Perez is a genius at playing media games. Says he doesn't give opinions on Haaland, then spends the whole interview talking about signing the best players in history. It's like when my dad says "I don't interfere" but then manages everything 🙈 Haaland to Madrid is happening, just a matter of when. The 2034 contract means nothing in football.
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Siddhartha F
Can we talk about how casual Perez is? "When there's a good one, I go for him" - like buying

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