Manchester City Denies Haaland Transfer Reports, Threatens Legal Action
Manchester City issued a statement rejecting media reports from Spain about Erling Haaland's future. The club called the stories false and said it is considering legal steps over unauthorized use of the player's image.
espn.co.ukManchester City released an official statement rejecting recent media reports from Spain about the future of Erling Haaland. The club described the stories as false and stated there is no chance of the reported events occurring.
City said there is no contractual clause that would enable the reported outcome. The statement also noted that the club is considering legal action regarding the use of the player's image in the coverage.
The reports originated from Spanish media outlets and suggested a possible transfer or change in the player's status. Manchester City did not name any specific outlet or journalist in its response. " Manchester City officials said the club takes the unauthorized use of player imagery seriously and may pursue remedies through legal channels.
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