How Haaland's contract was agreed, who was involved and why the striker decided to sign up for nine and a half years

Erling Haaland’s mammoth contract extension with Manchester City took the soccer world by surprise. Which suits him just fine.

Erling Haaland has signaled his intent to spend the vast majority of his professional soccer career with Manchester City by extending his contract by nine-and-a-half years. The Norway international was already tied down until June of 2027 on his previous terms,

Erling Haaland has signed a massive 10-year contract with Manchester City to keep him at the club until 2034. The Norwegian striker, whose previous contract was set to run until 2027, has been scoring at a phenomenal rate since joining City two-and-a-half years ago, amassing 111 goals across 126 appearances.

Erling Haaland has committed the vast majority of his career to Manchester City by signing an extraordinary new contract that will keep him at the Etihad Stadium until the summer of 2034. Haaland’s previous terms were due to expire in June 2027 but according to people familiar with the deal,

So Erling Haaland caused quite a stir when he signed his latest contract, which ties him to Manchester City for nine and a half years. It’s the longest contract in Premier League history, and a significant statement for both club and player.

Erling Haaland has signed a new 10-year contract at Manchester City that ties him to the Premier League champions until 2034.

City are awaiting the verdict following a hearing related to 115 alleged breaches of financial rules. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Erling Haaland spoke about Manchester City's FFP charges and his confidence in the club amid potential sanctions from the Premier League.

Erling Haaland admits his new contract with Manchester City is "not normal" as he backed the club to avoid punishment amid their 115 FFP charges.