While Erling Haaland’s current contract runs until 2027, Manchester City are apparently keen to tie down the Norwegian goalscorer for the long term. A contract extension is now in the offing
The news even made the front page of Spanish sports newspaper Marca on Saturday: a jubilant Erling Haaland in a Manchester City shirt was emblazoned on the cover, along with the words: “Extension – and exit clause”.
The Norwegian is currently tied to the English champions until 2027, but according to information from Spain, the star striker is on the verge of an early contract extension. His advisor Rafaela Pimenta and ManCity officials are said to have already met several times and negotiated a new contract
The report did not yet provide any details on the new term of the contract, but one thing should be clear: if a deal is signed, Haaland, who has scored 70 goals in 69 Premier League games so far, would become ManCity’s new highest earner. The current number one on the payroll is Kevin De Bruyne, who is said to earn the equivalent of over 500,000 euros per week. According to reports, Haaland is currently on just under €445,000 per week
Haaland: Real transfer still in his sights?
What is also important for Haaland: According to the report, the 34-time Norwegian international striker wants to have his future in his own hands – and therefore has an exit clause in his contract. The clause could be of particular interest to Real Madrid, who have just strengthened their squad this summer with the addition of Kylian Mbappé.
There is currently no need for the Whites to sign a new striker. However, the Haaland camp apparently wants to be contractually assured of the possibility of making this move possible one day. Mutual appreciation is said to have existed for years.
When Haaland was asked about potential contract negotiations with Man City in June, he refused to be drawn on the subject. “I’ve had two fantastic years,” said the goalscorer, who moved from Borussia Dortmund to the Premier League for €60 million in 2022, on Norwegian television. “And I still have three years left. That’s all I can say.” A decision now seems to be imminent
