Real Madrid already knows the price to sign Haaland: Florentino is left speechless

Erling Haaland's name is once again shaking up the European market and, as almost always, Real Madrid appear at the center of attention. At the white club they have never hidden their admiration for the Norwegian striker, a footballer destined to define an era because of his goal-scoring ability and his immediate impact on any team.

In the offices at Bernabéu, with Florentino at the helm, the ambition to build a dominant attack in Europe persists. Haaland fits perfectly into that plan, but the price to pay is starting to provoke more caution than excitement.

The duo that could change an era

Kylian Mbappé's arrival to the white project has further strengthened the club's ambition. At Real Madrid they dream of an attacking duo formed by the Frenchman and the Norwegian, a combination that, on paper, would be practically unstoppable in big matches and finals.

However, bringing together two of the most decisive footballers on the planet is not only a sporting matter. It requires meticulous planning and an unprecedented financial commitment. Talent is enticing, but the numbers force everyone to stop and think.

A price outside the market

The main obstacle is clear: the cost of the transfer. Manchester City has no intention whatsoever of parting with its star and would only sit down to negotiate in the face of an absolutely colossal offer. In England people speak of a figure that would not fall below 200 million euros.

That amount responds not only to Haaland's sporting level, but also to his age and his media impact. Unlike other major signings, the Norwegian would arrive in full competitive maturity, with many years ahead of him at the highest level. That sends his value soaring and complicates any possible exit scenario.

Much more than a signing

The transfer is only one part of the problem. Haaland's salary would raise the total cost of the operation to nearly 500 million euros. At Real Madrid they are aware that this is not just another operation, but a strategic decision that would shape the club's future.

Florentino knows it well: signing Haaland would mean breaking the mold and taking on extraordinary risks. The price is already on the table. Now, the big question is whether the white club is willing to pay it in order to build the most feared attack in world soccer.