# Man City Slam Door Shut on Haaland Madrid Fantasy
Talk about getting ahead of yourself, mate. A Real Madrid presidential candidate went full fantasy football on live telly, unveiling an Erling Haaland shirt like he’d already got him sorted in the back of his motor. Manchester City weren’t having it, point blank dismissing the suggestion their world-class striker is heading to the Bernabéu anytime soon. The Blues are apparently so wound up about it they’re even considering legal action over the dodgy promise – that’s how seriously they’re taking this nonsense.
It’s the kind of stunt that winds everyone up: a wannabe Real Madrid boss trying to win votes by promising the earth with someone else’s player. Haaland’s contract situation at City is rock solid, and Pep’s got no intention of letting go of the 24-goal machine who’s been absolutely clinical since arriving. The candidate might as well have promised to sign Mbappe from PSG while he was at it.
This whole saga says everything about the circus that surrounds elite football transfers. Real Madrid’s got their own circus act playing out with the presidential race, but throwing Haaland’s name around on live broadcast? That’s proper crossed a line for City. Expect more fireworks if this nonsense continues – the Citizens don’t mess about when it comes to protecting their assets and their reputation.