Erling Haaland has now reportedly decided a date for when he will leave Manchester City and embark on his "dream" move.
Reports suggest there is a cloud of uncertainty at City after the club was charged with more than 100 breaches of financial fair play rules by the Premier League.
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The matter has been passed on to an independent commission, which will decide the appropriate punishment if the Citizens are found guilty of the charges.
With the EPL investigation indicating that the Manchester team conducted themselves improperly over a lengthy nine-year period, Pep Guardiola's side face some potentially harsh consequences, such as relegation, a points deduction, or even expulsion from the league.
With increasing speculation that the severity of their punishment could trigger a massive exodus at the Etihad, a number of key players have been linked with an exit from the club as a result.
Haaland, the side's leading goalscorer this season with 31 goals in 29 matches, has now reportedly decided when he plans on leaving the reigning English champions, and where he wants to play next.
According to Spanish publication Fichajes, with his release clause of €200 million (R3.8 billion) said to be coming into effect in June 2024, he feels that this would be the right time to leave City and pursue what has been described as his dream of playing in LaLiga, with either FC Barcelona or Real Madrid.
Los Blancos are believed to hold an advantage over the Blaugrana in the race for the former Borussia Dortmund star's signature due to the Catalans' ongoing financial difficulties, while other top teams in Europe are also understood to be keeping a close eye on the goal-poacher's situation in Manchester.
The Premier League's potential sanctions for City's alleged financial breaches could also expedite the former Red Bull Salzburg talisman's departure from England.
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According to journalist Bruno Alemany of Spanish radio show El Larguero, the case could reach its conclusion in 18 months, although it is likely to drag on for an extended period due to the appeals process that would follow the independent commission's verdict.
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