Erling Haaland Signs Record Nine-and-a-Half-Year Contract with Manchester City, Earning Over £500,000-a-Week

Jan 17, 2025, 08:23 AM

Erling Haaland has signed a new nine-and-a-half-year contract with Manchester City, extending his stay at the club until June 2034, when he will be 33 years old. The 24-year-old Norwegian striker's new deal is considered one of the most lucrative in sports history, featuring a record salary exceeding £500,000 per week, making him the first Premier League player to reach that milestone. With bonuses and image rights, his earnings could be significantly higher. The agreement removes any exit clauses from his previous contract, signaling Haaland's long-term commitment to Manchester City despite previous speculation linking him with a move to Real Madrid. The contract reportedly includes a release clause that becomes valid from 2029, but only at a very high valuation.