Who would have believed it? Even Erling Haaland’s father, Alfie, seemed convinced that his son would go and score goals in another championship, after 4 or 5 years spent with Manchester City. “He could stay at City for 15 years because he feels very good there and because it’s a big club, but I think he wants to prove to himself that he can win any big club. championship »had launched the father. This had excited all the European press, mainly the Spanish, where the name of Erling Haaland frequently returned on the front pages of Mark, As, Sport or Sports World.
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We almost forgot the first part of the sentence, the one where he spoke of a very long stay. And yet this is what is happening, with this new contract signed until 2034. Manchester City made the news official and was delighted, through football director Txiki Begiristain, with this announcement. shattering. “Everyone at the club is absolutely delighted that Erling has signed his new contract. The fact that he is signed for so long demonstrates our commitment to him as a player and his love for this club. He has already made an incredible impact during his time here and his incredible numbers and records speak for themselves. But in addition to his natural talent and exceptional ability, Erling’s dedication, professionalism, humility and desire to always improve encapsulate what we all strive to achieve at Manchester City.he said.
While Manchester City is going through a results crisis and is threatened by potentially heavy sanctions (fines, withdrawal of points or even relegation), the announcement of this record extension until 2034 took everyone by surprise. As told The Athleticit testifies above all to the exceptional relationship of trust between the player and the club. First embodied by coach Pep Guardiola, who always maintained his confidence in Erling Haaland. Even when the latter had a time of adaptation, mainly on his participation in the game, during his first season, he never gave up. He treated him differently from Sergio Agüero for example, who had several stints on the sidelines during his time. But Guardiola is not eternal, and is not the only determining factor in Haaland’s extension.
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Haaland has what it takes at Manchester City
His relationship with President Khaldoon Al Mubarak is also excellent. The two men thus developed a real closeness. Haaland also particularly appreciates the care given by the club to his recurring muscular problems, which have greatly handicapped him in the past at Borussia Dortmund. Nutrition, preventive care, everything is studied very closely to put it in the best conditions. And the 24-year-old Norwegian is well aware of this. Just as he notices the unfailing support of his club when he is singled out for his lack of contribution to the game. Criticisms which have returned in recent weeks with the Citizens’ crisis of results. By extending it until 2034, Manchester City sends the following message: Haaland will be the cornerstone of the team, the one around whom we must build. Because the club is convinced that the player still has a lot to give.
“He is one of the best strikers in world football, but Erling is still very young and will only continue to improve under Pep and his coaching staff. If he works hard, which I am sure he does, he will create an incredible legacy for this club. He can now focus on his game and continue to play an important role in helping us try to achieve even more success.”explains Txiki Begiristain. Erling Haaland’s stats speak for themselves: 52 goals in 53 matches in 2022-2023, 38 goals in 45 matches in 2023-2024, and 21 goals in 28 matches so far in 2024-2025 at the heart of ‘a more delicate season collectively. Enough to make any European club looking for a big scorer jealous. We must now draw a line under the hypothesis of recruiting Erling Haaland in the coming years.
Pub. the 17/01/2025 12:00
– UPDATE 17/01/2025 14:35
