PSG Targets Haaland as Mbappé Leaves for Real Madrid, Guardiola Fights

As the summer transfer window of 2024 comes to a close, the football world is buzzing with the notable exit of Kylian Mbappé from Paris Saint-Germain (PSG). The French national team captain made headlines by signing a free transfer to Real Madrid, leaving the Parisian club in search of a new forward. However, PSG could make a significant move in 2025, potentially eyeing Erling Haaland as a replacement. Yet, Manchester City’s Pep Guardiola is determined to keep his star striker.

Major Departure at PSG

This summer, PSG faced a significant challenge with the departure of Kylian Mbappé. The French international took advantage of his contract expiration to join Real Madrid without a transfer fee. While the club aimed to find a replacement for their star forward, they ultimately did not secure any new attacking players this season, despite earlier exclusives hinting at a potential left winger acquisition.

PSG’s Ambitions for Haaland

Looking ahead to 2025, PSG seems keen to make amends. The Ligue 1 club has reportedly placed several players on their radar, with Erling Haaland emerging as a prime target. The prolific Norwegian striker has been in remarkable form, netting 10 goals in just 7 matches this season for Manchester City, making him an attractive proposition for the Parisian management. However, securing his signature will undoubtedly be a formidable challenge.

Guardiola’s Stance on Haaland

According to TeamTALK, Pep Guardiola is not prepared to let Erling Haaland go easily. The Spanish manager is committed to retaining the 24-year-old forward at Manchester City, where Haaland is contracted until June 2027. Guardiola is expected to go to great lengths to thwart any PSG attempts to lure his star striker away. The message to the Rouge-et-Bleu is clear: securing Haaland will not be an easy task.