Manchester City are increasingly optimistic about tying down star striker Erling Haaland to a lucrative new contract, ensuring his long-term future at the Etihad Stadium.
Manchester City Confident of Securing Erling Haaland’s Future with Record-Breaking Deal
Talks are advancing with the 24-year-old Norwegian sensation, who has become the heart of Pep Guardiola’s attacking force.
City’s proposed deal would see Haaland’s weekly earnings soar to an astonishing £500,000—a figure that would not only make him the Premier League’s highest-paid player but also place him among the biggest earners in European football.
Currently, Barcelona’s Frenkie de Jong reportedly leads that elite list with £600,000 per week.
Haaland’s current contract, signed upon his £60 million arrival from Borussia Dortmund in 2022, runs until 2027 and is worth £375,000 per week. The new terms would add two more years to his stay, potentially keeping him in Manchester until 2029.
Alongside the financial boost, negotiations are focusing on a contentious release clause in his current deal. Valued at £150 million, City are pushing to either remove it or increase it to £200 million, aligning with Haaland’s soaring market value.
During recent discussions in Norway, City officials reportedly received a positive response from Haaland’s camp, which includes his family and agent Rafaela Pimenta.
Sources close to the talks indicate that Haaland is content in Manchester, where he has firmly established himself as the best goalscorer in world football.
Since joining City, Haaland has redefined records at a staggering pace. With 105 goals in 113 appearances, including 75 in just 77 Premier League matches, he has helped the team secure back-to-back league titles and a historic Treble in his debut season.
Despite City’s uncharacteristic struggles this season—enduring a four-game losing streak under Guardiola for the first time—Haaland remains committed.
His happiness in Manchester, both professionally and personally, has fueled City’s belief that their talisman will pen a new deal soon, securing his legacy in sky blue for years to come.
For City fans, keeping Haaland could be as significant as any trophy.
