In a significant development in the world of football, Manchester City have secured a historic contract extension with their star striker Erling Haaland, according to reports from David Ornstein at The Athletic. The Norwegian international footballer, who made 39 appearances for his national team and scored an impressive total of 38 goals, has signed to the club on an incredible nine-and-a-half year contract which eliminates all previous exit clauses.
Haaland’s previous contract was set to expire in the summer of 2027. Despite struggling performances recently, Manchester City have prioritized extending this prolific goalscorer’s contract. By the time this deal ends, Haaland will be 34 years old, a testament to the club’s long-term confidence in his abilities.
Showcasing his exceptional talent, Haaland holds the record for the fastest player to reach 30 goals in the Champions League, achieving this feat in just 25 matches. Additionally, he is recognized as the youngest player to do so at the age of 22 years and 235 days.
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Ornstein shared on X (formerly Twitter) the details of what is widely considered one of the most lucrative contracts in sports history. The 24-year-old striker will now stay at Manchester City until 2034, ensuring that one of the brightest talents in world football will remain at the Etihad for the foreseeable future. “EXCLUSIVE: Erling Haaland signs new 9.5 year contract to spend the vast majority of his career at Manchester City. The 24-year-old MCFC striker is now contracted until 2034 and all exit clauses from the previous terms have been removed. Among the most lucrative deals in sports history,” Ornstein tweeted.
-Since arriving from Borussia Dortmund in the summer of 2022, Haaland has been on a goalscoring spree, notably setting the Premier League record for most goals scored in a single season with 36 goals in his debut campaign .
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Erling Haaland Extends His Stay at Manchester City with New Contract Until 2034
Erling Haaland joins the ranks of Rodri and Mohamed Salah among the Premier League’s best players, further cementing his status as a key figure in Manchester City’s quest for success.
