Erling Haaland secures one of the longest contracts in football history as Manchester City lock in the striker with a groundbreaking agreement.

Manchester City forward Erling Haaland has signed an extraordinary new long-term contract with the club.

The 24-year-old, whose previous deal was set to expire in the summer of 2027 following his five-year agreement signed after joining from Borussia Dortmund in July 2022, has now committed to a new nine-and-a-half-year deal, as reported by The Athletic’s David Ornstein.

This contract, which removes any release clauses from his earlier agreement, will keep Haaland at the Premier League champions until he is 34 years old. While the exact financial details remain undisclosed, the deal is believed to be one of the most lucrative in sports history.

Currently, Haaland earns £375,000 per week, making him City’s second-highest earner behind Kevin De Bruyne, who earns £400,000 per week. However, with De Bruyne’s contract expiring in June, Haaland is poised to become both City’s and potentially the Premier League’s highest-paid player.

Despite Manchester City’s struggles this season, Haaland has maintained his impressive form, scoring 21 goals in 28 matches across all competitions, including 16 in the league. He remains on track to challenge Alan Shearer’s Premier League record of 260 goals. With 79 league goals already to his name, Haaland is just 180 goals away and would need to average 19 goals per season over the duration of his new contract to surpass S

hearer.