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Erling Haaland Signs 9.5-Year, Lucrative Manchester City Contract Removing Exit Clauses

Jan 17, 2025, 09:10 AM

Manchester City striker Erling Haaland has signed a new contract that will keep him at the club until 2034. The 24-year-old Norwegian forward's 9.5-year deal removes all exit clauses from his previous contract and is considered one of the most lucrative agreements in sports history, making him one of the highest-paid players ever at the club and in football. The new deal includes a release clause valid from 2029 but only available at very high amounts. Haaland expressed his happiness at extending his stay, stating, "I am really happy to have signed my new contract and to be able to look forward to spending even more time at this great club." Manchester City confirmed the contract extension, with Director of Football Txiki Begiristain saying, "Everyone at the Club is absolutely delighted Erling has signed his new contract." Haaland will be 33 by the time the contract ends, underlining his long-term commitment to the club.