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Key Highlights:
- Erling Haaland signs an unprecedented nine-and-a-half-year contract with Manchester City.
- Norwegian striker’s weekly wages rise to £500,000.
- Haaland joins the ranks of football’s highest earners globally.
Erling Haaland’s Record-Breaking Deal
Erling Haaland has penned a historic contract extension with Manchester City, tying him to the Etihad Stadium until he turns 33 in 2034. This remarkable nine-and-a-half-year deal not only secures his future with the Premier League champions but also cements his status as one of the world’s highest-paid players.
This lucrative extension comes as a reward for Haaland’s exceptional goal-scoring exploits, which have been nothing short of prolific since his arrival at City.
Haaland’s New Earnings
While reports vary, talkSPORT reveals that Haaland’s new contract earns him a staggering £500,000 per week—a £100,000 increase on his previous salary. Over a year, this translates to £26 million, and over the entirety of his contract, a mind-blowing £247 million in wages alone.
To break it down further:
- £50 per minute
- £3,000 per hour
And this is before accounting for sponsorships and bonuses.
How Haaland Compares to Football’s Elite
If these figures are accurate, Haaland is now the Premier League’s highest-paid player, overtaking Kevin De Bruyne, whose current deal earns him £400,000 per week. Other Premier League stars, such as Mohamed Salah and Casemiro, trail with weekly wages of £350,000.
However, on a global scale, Haaland is still behind a few footballing giants, particularly those plying their trade outside Europe.
| Player | Weekly Earnings | Club |
|---|---|---|
| Cristiano Ronaldo | £3.2 million | Al Nassr |
| Neymar Jr. | £2.65 million | Al Hilal |
| Karim Benzema | £1.6 million | Al Ittihad |
| Lionel Messi | £865,000 | Inter Miami |
| Sadio Mane | £650,000 | Al Nassr |
| Riyad Mahrez | £580,000 | Al Ahli |
| Erling Haaland | £500,000 | Manchester City |
The Saudi Influence
The dominance of Saudi Arabian clubs in the wage hierarchy is clear, with Cristiano Ronaldo, Neymar, and Benzema occupying the top spots. Ronaldo, the highest earner in world football, commands a staggering £3.2 million per week at Al Nassr, dwarfing Haaland’s impressive Premier League-leading salary.
Even former City teammate Riyad Mahrez, now at Al Ahli, earns £580,000 weekly, narrowly ahead of the Norwegian striker.
Conclusion
While Haaland’s new contract makes him the Premier League’s best-paid player, he remains some distance behind the astronomical wages paid by Saudi clubs. Nevertheless, his record-breaking deal solidifies his place among football’s elite, with his earnings reflecting his unmatched contribution on the pitch.
