Manchester City continues to falter, suffering another defeat this week, losing 2-1 to Aston Villa at Villa Park. This latest setback leaves the team in a precarious position, as City has only won one of their last 12 official matches across all competitions, including 9 losses.
Amid this worrying situation, Pep Guardiola is facing mounting criticism, as he continues to explain the negative results by pointing to player absences, despite the team grappling with deeper issues.
According to “El Nacional”, Erling Haaland has begun to grow disillusioned with the current state of affairs at Manchester City, as the team faces an unprecedented crisis. With both performance and results faltering, the Norwegian striker is reportedly frustrated by the ongoing struggles.
Guardiola, enduring one of the most difficult stretches of his managerial career, seems unable to find solutions to the issues that have plagued the team over the past two months. While injuries to key players like Rodrigo Hernandez and Kevin De Bruyne have undoubtedly impacted City’s performance, many observers now speculate that the team has lost motivation and that the players may be losing faith in Guardiola’s methods, despite his recent contract extension.
Some experts also suggest that the potential sanctions the club could face over financial irregularities may be contributing to the decline in performance, with players seemingly less committed to giving their all.
Haaland, having already won every major title with Manchester City, appears to be entering a new phase of his career, seeking fresh challenges.
The Norwegian star has turned down all contract extension offers from the club and has begun discussions with several interested parties about a potential future move. Barcelona is reportedly one of his preferred destinations, with Haaland intrigued by the prospect of joining La Liga, particularly Camp Nou.
Although Real Madrid was initially linked with Haaland, the player has reportedly ruled out the possibility of joining Los Blancos due to the presence of Vinicius Junior and Kylian Mbappe, who are expected to be prioritized in the club’s attacking ranks. As a result, Haaland’s greatest ambition is to make the move to Barcelona, where he feels his playing style aligns more with the club’s philosophy.
Haaland has already resumed talks with Joan Laporta and Deco regarding a move to Barcelona, aiming to become the club’s next “Galactico” in 2025.
With the potential departure of Robert Lewandowski, who is nearing the end of his contract next June at the age of 36, Haaland could be seen as the ideal successor to the Polish striker in Barcelona’s attack.
Haaland’s potential move to Barcelona would be a monumental step for both the club and its fans. The acquisition of the prolific forward would significantly strengthen the team and would bring immense joy to Barcelona supporters who are eagerly awaiting the arrival of a world-class striker to lead their offensive line.