Erling Haaland extends his contract with Manchester City to keep him there until the summer of 2034, committing him to the team for the great bulk of the remainder of his career.
Erling Haaland will remain at Etihad Stadium until the summer of 2034 after agreeing to an incredible nine-and-a-half-year contract. Haaland’s initial contract with City was slated to expire at the end of the 2026–2027 season, having joined from Borussia Dortmund in the summer of 2022.
However, he recently signed a huge new contract that would keep him at Etihad Stadium until he turns 34. Since his arrival, the Norwegian has become one of Europe’s best strikers.
In addition to winning two Premier League titles, an FA Cup, the Champions League, and a Super Cup, he has amassed an astonishing 111 goals in 126 appearances. Even though both City and Haaland have had a more challenging season, the top-flight powerhouse have taken steps to permanently lock him down.
Links to the Spanish Giants
Since his time at Dortmund, the 24-year-old has been regularly linked to a move to Real Madrid. However, the leaders of La Liga will have to go the difficult route if they still wish to bring him to the Bernabeu. The Athletic claims that the release clause in Haaland’s current contract has been eliminated in his new agreement.
His record-breaking contract is reportedly one of the most lucrative in sports history, however the exact figures are still unknown. Despite being connected to a departure, Haaland is reputed to be very content with his life in Manchester.
According to reports, Haaland gets along well with Guardiola, the coaching staff, his teammates, and the club’s leadership. He is said to have lately moved and become a parent, settling in the neighbourhood. The striker has been unable to control his excitement since signing his new contract.
Haaland’s Statement
He stated: “I am really happy to have signed my new contract and to be able to look forward to spending even more time at this great Club.”Manchester City is a unique club with wonderful supporters and a diverse group of people who all work together to bring out the best in each other.”
“I also want to express my gratitude to Pep, his coaching staff, my teammates, and the entire Club for their invaluable support over the last few years.I am now City no matter what since they have made this such a unique location to be. I now wish to continue growing, improving, and trying my hardest to assist us in achieving greater success in the future.
Message from City’s director of football
“Everyone at the Club is absolutely delighted that Erling has signed his new contract,” said Txiki Begiristain, director of football for City. His lengthy contract shows how much we value him as a player and how much he loves this team.
“His outstanding achievements and figures speak for themselves, and he has already had a tremendous influence in his time here. Along with his exceptional innate talent and abilities, Erling’s commitment, professionalism, humility, and drive to improve are what we all aim for at Manchester City.
Even though Erling is one of the best strikers in the world of football, he is still extremely young and will only get better under Pep and his coaching staff. He will leave an amazing legacy at this football team if he puts in the necessary effort, which I am confident he will.
He can now concentrate on his game and keep playing a significant role in our efforts to try to succeed even more.”
