Erling Haaland explains decision to sign astonishing new Man City contract until 2034

Erling Haaland said it was an ‘easy decision’ to extend his stay with Manchester City after signing an astonishing nine-and-a-half-year new contract to keep him at the club until 2034.

The Norwegian striker, 24, has scored a remarkable 111 goals in 126 games since joining City from Borussia Dortmund for €60million (£51m) in 2022.

Haaland’s current deal was due to expire in June 2027, with long-term speculation linking him with an eventual move to Real Madrid.

However, City have now tied down their prized asset for the vast majority of his career with a new deal that would run out when Haaland is 34.

Reports suggest that the new contract removes the exit clauses present in his current deal and is one of the most lucrative deals in the sport’s history.

Haaland has already won two Premier League titles as well as an FA Cup and Champions League during his time at City and is said to be extremely happy living in Manchester.

His new deal virtually guarantees that he will surpass current boss Pep Guardiola’s tenure at the club, with the Spaniard likely to leave after his latest deal runs out in in the summer of 2027.

Explaining the reasoning behind signing a new deal, Haaland told the club website: ‘Having spoken with the people I spoke with, the hungriness, the support I’ve been getting over the last couple of years from the board, all the bosses and from Pep, in the end, it was an easy decision and I’m delighted.

‘I’m going to stay for a long time so now I can fully focus on getting better, continuing to perform and giving the fans what they want.’

City’s Director of Football Txiki Begiristain added: ‘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. 

‘He has made an incredible impact already in his time here and his amazing numbers and records speak for themselves.

‘He is one of the finest strikers in world football, but Erling is still very young and will only continue to improve working under Pep and his coaching team. If he works hard, which I know he will, he will create an incredible legacy at this football club.’

News of the extension represents encouraging news for City who have endured a disappointing league campaign as they continue to face legal battles off the pitch.

The defending Premier League champions are currently 12 points off league leaders Liverpool after a torrid end to 2024 which saw them win just two out of 13 games between the start of November and the New Year.

Haaland, however, has still scored 16 goals in 21 league appearances, second only to Mohamed Salah with 18 goals.

January has already proved a busy month for City as they look to rebuild their squad and secure a top-four finish.

Guardiola’s side have agreed a €50 million (£41.8m) deal with Lens to sign Abdukodir Khusanov, with fellow centre-back Vitor Reis also set to sign from Palmeiras.

A fee to sign talented Eintracht Frankfurt forward Omar Marmoush has also been agreed, while the club are also exploring a deal to sign Juventus left-back Andrea Cambiaso for £54m.

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