Erling Haaland en la firma de su contrato de renovación con el Manchester City

'BOMB' IN THE WINTER MARKET

Barcelona says goodbye to the 'Haaland option': The Norwegian renews with City... Until 2034!

Published:17/01/2025 - 12:26h

Updated:17/01/2025 - 20:02h

Manchester City has made the renewal of Erling Haaland official, extending the Norwegian's link with the club until 2034

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Real bombshell in the market. In the midst of speculation about his departure from Manchester City, due to the sporting moment the 'citizen' club is going through, along with issues related to possible off-field sanctions, the Mancunian team has officially confirmed the renewal of their star forward: Erling Haaland, dismissing, for now, any possibility of seeing him leave Manchester.

The current Premier League champion has used its various social media platforms to announce the renewal, surprisingly, of its star player. Not only that, but it has secured his commitment to the club through an extensive 10-year pact, until 2034, in what is undoubtedly a 'mega-contract'. Sources also affirm that any type of release clause has been eliminated.

Haaland's statements after his renewal with Manchester City was made official

Upon the confirmation of his renewal, Haaland did not hesitate to express his great happiness at this new step. "I am very happy to have signed my new contract and to be able to spend even more time in this great Club," he stated.

Furthermore, the Norwegian forward emphasized how good it feels to play for Manchester City and how this benefits his performance. "Manchester City is a special club, full of fantastic people, with incredible fans, and it's the kind of environment that helps bring out the best in everyone," he remarked.

In addition to this, Haaland had the opportunity to thank everyone who has contributed to making his stay in Manchester so enjoyable, reaffirming his commitment to the institution. "I also want to thank Pep, his coaching staff, my teammates, and everyone at the Club because they have helped me a lot in recent years. "They have made this place so special and now I am a City player no matter what happens," he concluded.

Erling Haaland's statistics at Manchester City:
  • 126 matches
  • 111 goals
  • 16 assists
  • Titles: 7 (Premier League x2, FA Cup, Champions League, UEFA Super Cup, FIFA Club World Cup, Community Shield)

FC Barcelona bids farewell to the 'Haaland option'

This renewal, for now, dispels any rumors about Erling Haaland's future and his potential connection with another team. It should be remembered that there were rumors, for example, that the 'Cyborg' was one of the main candidates to succeed Robert Lewandowski at FC Barcelona, and there was even speculation about a supposed roadmap to try to sign him next summer, which would be a media-friendly and exciting addition for the Barça frontline.

Although this transfer does not seem impossible, it is not entirely viable in the short term. Therefore, Barcelona will have to seek another alternative to strengthen the '9' position.