Pep Guardiola asks Erling Haaland to ‘stop talking’ to Real Madrid’ with Man City worried over striker’s future

Goal | 26.02.2026 09:05
According to El Nacional, the Catalan tactician views Haaland not just as a prolific goalscorer, but as the essential piece that allows City to compete at the highest level across all competitions. For Guardiola, maintaining the 25-year-old’s mental and physical peak is non-negotiable, particularly as the season enters its most defining and demanding phase.