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Topics: Erling Haaland, Manchester City, Real Madrid
Ryan Smart
Erling Haaland has made his feelings clear on Manchester City potentially being punished if they are found guilty of any of the 115 charges relating to financial rule breaches.
City are still awaiting a verdict on the charges, the majority of which are related to Premier League rules with a small minority relating to UEFA.
The charges were brought against the club by the Premier League in February 2023 but, despite a hearing that concluded in December 2024, a verdict is still yet to be reached.
A source with 'inside knowledge of arbitration cases' told The i Paper on Monday that a mid-November decision could be likely, adding: "All hell could break loose when it lands."
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Meanwhile, Spanish outlet SPORT claim that Real Madrid will target a move for Haaland worth £200 million if they cannot agree a new contract with Vinicius Junior, whose existing deal ends in 2027.
Haaland himself, however, signed a record-breaking nine-and-a-half year contract in January to keep him in Manchester until 2034.
After putting pen to paper, the Norwegian stated that he is 'looking forward to spending many more years' at City.
Furthermore, the current Premier League top goalscorer for this season says he holds no concerns over whether City could potentially be punished for any breaches of financial rules.
While on international duty back in March, Haaland was asked by a reporter over whether he was worried about the prospect.
"I don't do that [worry], obviously, when I sign a nine-and-a-half year contract," he replied.
"I've said 300 times why I signed the contract. I talked to the club, got a good feeling and agreed to it in the end. That's why."
While it has always been officially stated that there are 115 charges against City, The Times claimed earlier this year that the exact number is believed to be 130 due to a Premier League reporting error.
Both City and the Premier League have refused to comment on the matter, however, meaning the official number appears to remain at 115 for now.
The full list of the 115 confirmed charges brought against Manchester City by the Premier League are as follows: