Erling Haaland purchased a $7.12 million mansion in Marbella, Spain, in spring 2022 while still playing for Borussia Dortmund. This 22,507 square-foot property, featuring a sauna, large pool, and 4,000 square feet of underground living space for privacy, significantly fueled Spanish transfer rumors. The speculation intensified after Haaland told fans in December 2021, during a Marbella holiday, that he would play in Spain. Despite the strong rumors, he ultimately joined Manchester City on a five-year, multimillion-dollar contract the same year, opting for England. The Marbella mansion is part of Haaland's property portfolio, offering a private retreat on Spain's Costa del Sol. He also owned another Spanish property before turning 21, linked to his father's investment in Málaga. Haaland's focus on privacy extends to other acquisitions, including a $3.28 million apartment in Oslo in June 2023 and an $8.21 million home in Cheshire, England, acquired in summer 2025.