Haaland Commits to Manchester City Until 2034
Erling Haaland has pledged his long-term future to Manchester City, signing a groundbreaking contract that extends his stay until the summer of 2034. The Norwegian superstar, whose previous deal was set to expire in 2027, put an end to speculation linking him to Real Madrid and Barcelona.
Haaland, now one of the highest-paid athletes in professional sports, expressed his joy and commitment to the club in an official statement:
“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 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.”
The 24-year-old striker also expressed gratitude to manager Pep Guardiola, the coaching staff, his teammates, and everyone at the club for their support.
“They have made this such a special place to be, and now I am City no matter what. I want to keep developing, keep working to get better, and help us achieve more success going forward.”
Txiki Begiristain: “Haaland’s Legacy Will Be Unmatched”
Manchester City’s director of football, Txiki Begiristain, praised Haaland’s commitment and highlighted his potential to leave a lasting legacy at the club:
“Everyone at the club is absolutely delighted that Erling has signed his new contract. The fact he is signed for so long demonstrates our commitment to him as a player, and his love of this club.”
Begiristain also emphasized Haaland’s exceptional professionalism and determination:
“He has made an incredible impact already in his time here, and his amazing numbers and records speak for themselves. Erling is still very young and will only continue to improve working under Pep and his coaching team. If he works hard, he will create an incredible legacy at this football club.”
With this extension, Haaland can focus entirely on his game and contributing to City’s ambitions for continued domestic and European success.