Erling Haaland has signed the 'biggest contract in Premier League history' at Manchester City which will see him earn a record-breaking weekly wage, according to a new report.
The 24-year-old, who is widely regarded as one of the best strikers in world football, has penned a new 10-year at the reigning Premier League champions – a deal that keep him at the club until 2034.
After a debut campaign that featured 52 goals in all competitions – the biggest-ever tally by a Premier League player – Haaland followed that record in 2023/24 by netting 38 goals from 45 appearances.
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And after starting this season strongly, claiming 16 goals in 21 league games so far, the Norwegian has been rewarded with an astronomical contract.
In fact, Haaland’s basic wage will see him become the first player in England to earn in excess of £500,000-a-week, according to TBR Football, who have provided more details about the record-breaking deal.
It is said with bonuses and image right contributions included, Haaland will 'get close' to Kylian Mbappe's eye-watering salary at Real Madrid which is understood to be around £750,000-a-week.
According to Capology, the former Borussia Dortmund striker is currently Manchester City's second-highest earner on around £375,000 per week, with Kevin De Bruyne the only player to earn more on £400,000 per week.
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Haaland has since reacted to signing a 10-year deal at the Etihad.
“I am really happy to have signed my new contract and to be able to look forward to spending even more time at this great club," he told City's official website.
“Manchester City is a special club, full of fantastic people with amazing supporters and it’s the type of environment that helps bring the best out of everybody.
“I also want to thank Pep, his coaching staff, my teammates and everyone at the club as they have all helped me so much in the past couple of years. They have made this such a special place to be and now I am City no matter what."
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Haaland added: “I want to keep developing, keep working to get better and look to do my best to try and help us achieve more success going forward.”
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Topics: Erling Haaland, Manchester City, Premier League, Norway, Champions League
Jack Kenmare