Barcelona defender says he would rather spend money on Real Madrid target than Haaland

Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland are undoubtedly the next big things in football. Both players are touted to win the Ballon d’Or one day and could mirror the iconic Cristiano Ronaldo – Lionel Messi rivalry for the next decade.

While Mbappe only has Real Madrid on his mind, Haaland’s next destination is still unknown. He has been linked to Barcelona, Manchester City, and Madrid.

It would not be an easy operation, though, as the striker is expected to cost nearly €125 million+ including commissions.

Joan Laporta has already said that the club is not ready to shell out that kind of money for one single player, and it seems legendary right-back Dani Alves is on the same page…but is ready to make an exception for one player.

“I would not do crazy things for Haaland. Honestly, I would not spend a lot of money for him. I would spend a lot of money on Mbappe, but not on Haaland,” he said, as quoted by SPORT.

“Mbappe is more complete than Haaland in all aspects of the game. If you are going to make a huge investment, you have to make it on the best player. If it were up to me, I would bet on Mbappe.”

He made a huge claim about the Frenchman, saying that he is the best player in the world right now.

“I would sign Mbappe for Barcelona. He is the best player, and is best for Barcelona’s style. At this moment, there is no better player in the world than him.”

“Close to signing for Madrid? What is white today can be blue tomorrow. And if you add a little ‘grana’, it becomes Blaugrana,” Alves added cheekily.

Alves explained that football has come to a stage where price tags like these have become common for young players. This does not allow them to reach their best level before the move.

“Today’s football does not give you time to wait for youngsters to show their potential. Today’s football demands the maximum from these players. However, I would not be in favour of spending a lot of money on these players.”

Teams are constantly in a tussle to sign the next best thing before they eventually completely. This, in turn, puts a bizarre amount of pressure on them, given the price tag. Will Mbappe and Haaland prove to be worth it, or will they crumble beneath all the money talk?