According to Spain’s Every Body, Manchester City is accelerating efforts to ensure that their star striker, Erling Haaland, remains with the team for the long term. Although Haaland’s contract with Manchester City does not expire until 2027, given his outstanding performance on the field and the keen interest from other major clubs, Manchester City cannot afford to wait until the last minute to take action. After all, Haaland is not only a scoring machine for the team but also a symbol of Manchester City’s spirit.
Since joining Manchester City, Haaland has consistently contributed goals to the team. His excellent performance has made him a highly sought-after player in the transfer market. Clubs like Barcelona and Real Madrid are closely monitoring Haaland’s situation and are ready to make a move at any time. In light of this, Manchester City cannot stand idly by. To ensure that Haaland is not poached, Manchester City has decided to take the initiative and strengthen their relationship through an early contract extension.
Reports indicate that recently, Manchester City’s CEO, Ferran Soriano, personally flew to Norway to discuss the contract extension with Haaland. The new contract offered by Manchester City is very attractive; they hope to extend Haaland’s contract until 2029 and also eliminate the buyout clause in his current contract. This means that any club wishing to sign Haaland will need Manchester City’s approval.
The media points out that considering the possibility of manager Pep Guardiola leaving Manchester City this summer, Haaland’s contract extension becomes even more crucial for the team. Manchester City hopes that even without Guardiola, Haaland can become the soul of the team and lead everyone forward. Therefore, securing Haaland’s contract extension is one of the most pressing tasks for Manchester City at the moment.
