Erling Haaland has signed a remarkable nine-and-a-half-year contract with Manchester City, making him one of the highest-paid players in football history, earning nearly £865,000 weekly. While his new deal remains under £1 million a week, it includes substantial add-ons and bonuses, reflecting his status as a crucial player after scoring 111 goals in 126 games. The contract, extending to 2034, signifies his commitment to City and ensures his continued presence during crucial years of his career. Haaland expressed excitement about his future with the club, citing its supportive environment and strong community.
Erling Haaland’s huge nine-and-a-half year contract, the most expensive player in football history, falls short of his £1 million-a-week wage, Mail Sport understands.
We can reveal that the Norwegian goal machine was paid a total of almost £865,000 in wages and bonuses every seven days after his £51m move from Borussia Dortmund in 2022.
Under the terms of his contract, the prolific 24-year-old was paid a base salary on par with Europe’s elite.
But a series of near-guaranteed add-ons, royalty bonuses and image rights payments have propelled him to the position of being by far the highest-paid player in the country.
The new contract, which has no release clause, is understood to be built on similar principles and feature a pay rise, but not to exceed £1 million.
One of the key elements of this amazing deal is the fact that it is locked in for 10 years. This means that if Haaland remains at the Etihad, he could continue to put up big numbers between the ages of 29 and 34 and approach the twilight of his career.
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Haaland and his girlfriend Isabel Haugsen Johansen gave birth to their first child last month.
The publication also revealed that City beat out competition from Europe’s big guns when Haaland agreed to head to Manchester. His fee was relatively low because his contract had a release clause.
Since joining the club, Haaland has scored an astonishing 111 goals in 126 games.
“I’m really happy to have signed a new contract and look forward to spending even more time with this great club,” he said.
“Manchester City is a special club, full of great supporters and great people, an environment that allows us to bring out the best in everyone.”
“I would also like to thank Pep (Guardiola), his coaching staff, my team-mates and everyone at the club who have helped me so much over the last few years.”
City’s director of football, Txiki Begiristain, said: “The fact that we have signed him for this long shows our commitment to him as a player and his love for the club.” added.