Erling Haaland signs nine-year Man City contract with 'transfer release clause'

Erling Haaland has reportedly signed a new Manchester City contract.

Haaland has been City's superstar since his arrival from Borussia Dortmund in 2022, but his current deal was set to run out in July 2027. And keen to tie him down, City and Haaland have now come to agreement on a new deal.

Haaland's new deal will keep him at the Etihad Stadium until the summer of 2034. The big Norwegian will be 34-years-old by the time his contract comes to an end. City bosses have spent the last six months working on the mega deal for Haaland.

Outgoing director of football Txiki Begiristain was desperate to keep negotiations strictly under wraps, and is said to be thrilled he's tied up the services of Haaland before he leaves the Etihad at the end of this season.

It's understood the deal includes a release clause said to be in excess of £250m, which kicks in in 2029.

The Athletic add that although the precise numbers are currently unclear, it is one of the most lucrative contracts in sporting history. Haaland is also said to extremely happy living in Manchester - despite interest from Real Madrid.

The striker has also recently become a father, welcoming his first child into the world with long-term girlfriend Isabel Haugseng-Johansen.

Since joining City, Haaland has won two Premier League titles, the FA Cup, the Champions League and the Club World Cup. He's also netted a staggering 111 goals in 126 games.

Haaland's new deal will keep him at City longer than current boss Pep Guardiola, who Haaland is said to have good relationship with.

City have struggled as of late - and the goals have dried up for Haaland. However, City look to be flexing their financial muscles in the transfer market with the champions in the process of recruiting centre-backs Abdukodir Khusanov and Vitor Reis from Lens and Palmeiras respectively.

Guardiola's side are also tracking Eintracht Frankfurt striker Omar Marmoush.