Erling Haaland's agent has played down suggestions that the Norway international could turn his back on Manchester City next year and push for a move to Real Madrid.
The 23-year-old's future is currently the subject of much speculation, with Real Madrid said to have dropped their interest in Kylian Mbappe in order to focus on signing Haaland in 2024.
There remains confusion over whether there is a release clause in his Man City deal, but a recent report claimed that there is a buy-out fee of around €200m (£175m).
Haaland has scored 69 goals and registered 13 assists in 71 appearances for the Citizens since his arrival from Borussia Dortmund, including 17 goals and four assists in 18 outings this term.
The Norwegian helped Man City win the treble last season, netting 52 times during a staggering campaign, and there have been suggestions that similar success this term could lead to him moving onto the next challenge.
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Rafaela Pimenta, who represents Haaland, has said that the forward is "the master of his destiny" but insisted that he would never disrespect Man City by forcing an exit.
"Erling is the master of his destiny," Pimenta told Relevo. "Not just now but his entire life and 100%. What I mean is that you have to use balance. We, club and player. We are all in the same boat.
"Things have to be talked about, treated, in such a way that everyone is okay. Comfortable and satisfied with the experience, they live together.
"I think it is not necessary to say that Erling does what he wants. It is not true. Erling is always going to do what is good for him and for his club, Manchester City. When everyone is willing to make a change, it will be done.
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"He's not the type of player who's going to say: 'I'm leaving, bye, I don't want to know anything'. It is not like this. And it's not going to happen because respect comes before everything. If they give it to him, he will give it too."
Haaland has another four years left to run on his contract, but it is believed that Man City are keen to open discussions over a fresh deal.
Real Madrid had been widely expected to sign Mbappe on a free transfer next year, with the France international seemingly preparing to leave Paris Saint-Germain.
However, various reports of late have suggested that the capital giants are now having second thoughts and currently view Haaland as their number one target in the final third of the field.
Haaland has scored 13 times in 12 Premier League appearances this season, while he has also netted four goals in four outings in the Champions League.
Matt Law
