Barcelona president Joan Laporta is reportedly ‘obsessed’ with signing Erling Haaland and believes the Manchester City striker can become Robert Lewandowski’s long-term successor 👀
Reports in Spain claim the Catalan giants are plotting an audacious move for the Norwegian next summer despite their ongoing financial problems

 

Joan Laporta ‘obsessed’ about bringing Erling Haaland to Barcelona in 2026 as long-term successor to Robert Lewandowski

Erling Haaland has reportedly become an “obsession” for Joan Laporta, with Barcelona’s president confident that the Norwegian striker can be prised away from Manchester City. The Blaugrana will find themselves in the market for a new No.9 during the summer of 2026 as prolific Polish frontman Roberto Lewandowski is seeing his contract run down towards free agency.

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World Cup winner being considered in Catalunya

It has been claimed that Atletico Madrid’s World Cup-winning Argentina international Julian Alvarez is under consideration in Catalunya. It is, however, Haaland that remains the dream addition for ambitious Laporta.

Haaland at Barca: Confidence deal could happen

El Nacional reports that Haaland has been Laporta’s “obsession since he became president”. They go on to claim that there is confidence behind the scenes that Haaland will “end up at Barca”.

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Haaland contract: Terms of stunning Man City deal

City superstar Haaland is tied to a contract in England through to 2034 and is reported to be earning £400,000-a-week. When said deal was signed, release clauses that existed in his previous terms at the Etihad Stadium were removed.

Barcelona refusing to give up on Haaland dream

Barcelona’s much-publicised financial struggles would make it difficult for them to afford Haaland, with transfer fees and wage packets taken into account, but Laporta is refusing to give up on adding another fearsome No.9 to the ranks at Camp Nou – with Barca preparing for a return to their iconic home following an elaborate renovation project.