Haaland happy at Man City amid Real Madrid links – Guardiola

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has denied suggestions Erling Haaland is unhappy at the club.

Haaland has been the subject of reports in Spain suggesting that the striker wants to end his time at the Etihad Stadium because he does not like Manchester and the city's weather and secure a summer move to Real Madrid.

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But Guardiola believes the 23-year-old, who is back in the team after two months out with a foot injury, is settled and not looking to leave.

“I don't know, you have to ask the Madrid media,” Guardiola said at a press conference on Friday.

“Maybe they have more information than us. We don't have the feeling that he is unhappy. He was [unhappy] because he couldn't play for two months because he was injured but maybe the Spanish media, and especially in Madrid, have more information than us.”

Haaland scored 52 goals in 53 goals last season to lead Guardiola's side to a historic treble and has already scored 19 in 23 games this season. He made his return from injury in Wednesday's 3-1 win over Burnley, coming off the bench to play the final 20 minutes.

The 23-year-old is midway through his second season at the Etihad, where he has a contract until 2027.

He has continually been linked with a move to Real Madrid since his move to Borussia Dortmund with reports that the Spanish giants would like to potentially sign both the Norway international and Paris Saint-Germain striker Kylian Mbappé, who could become free agent at the end. of the season.

“We can't say that he didn't adapt quickly and that he wasn't doing well since he arrived, just the level he showed since he arrived on the first day,” Guardiola said. “But we can't control what people say. What's important is that he is happy. And when he is unhappy, he will make his decision.”