
Norwegian star striker Erling Haaland signed a record 10-year contract with Manchester City. The deal will keep Haaland with the Premier League powerhouse by the end of the 2033-34 season and is the longest given to a player in league history.
Man City confirmed the deal and its length in a statement but didn’t disclose financial details. According to sources close to the club, Haaland will earn £500,000 ($610,000) on a weekly basis, making him one of the highest-paid soccer players in the world. Additionally, he gave up a release clause that was part of his former deal.
Haaland was previously linked with a move to La Liga giants Real Madrid but the new deal ensures he is no longer a subject of transfer rumors and will continue to be the face of Manchester City for years to come.
“Manchester City is a special Club, full of fantastic people with amazing supporters and it’s the type of environment that helps bring the best out of everybody,” Haaland said in a statement shared by the club. “ … I want to keep developing, keep working to get better, and look to do my best to try and help us achieve more success going forward.”
Erling Haaland joined Manchester City in the summer of 2022 in a $62 million transfer from Borussia Dortmund. Since then, he solidified his status as one of the best strikers in the world, scoring 111 goals in 126 matches while winning two Premier League titles and one UEFA Champions League trophy.
This season, Haaland has continued to be prolific in front of the goal despite City’s struggles. He has 16 goals in the Premier League and has added five more in UCL.