Ever because it turned clear that Erling Haaland could be leaving Borussia Dortmund, each Actual Madrid and Barcelona have stored a detailed eye on his availability. Nonetheless a brand new 9.5-year cope with Manchester Metropolis would appear to finish any imminent hopes of that.
The Norwegian striker has dedicated his long-term future to Metropolis till 2034. In keeping with Fabrizio Romano, the contract will embody a launch clause, but to be revealed, however just for a significant charge. The deal will reportedly be the very best wage in soccer historical past, as per Fabrizio Romano.
🚨🔵 Erling Haaland has signed new deal at Manchester Metropolis legitimate till June 2034!
The settlement is legitimate for 9.5 years, as revealed by @David_Ornstein — with document wage for Metropolis 🇳🇴🤝🏻
ℹ️ There can be launch clause legitimate from 2029 however solely out there at very excessive numbers. pic.twitter.com/yHOZrKymfm
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) January 17, 2025
That could possibly be the one again door that Actual Madrid could hope to use down the road. Agent Rafaela Pimienta has all the time famous that if her shopper needs to maneuver, then they may give Haaland the prospect to take action. There have been reviews of Los Blancos nonetheless hoping to unite Haaland and Kylian Mbappe in some unspecified time in the future.
🚨🔵 Erling Haaland’s new deal at Man Metropolis till June 2034 may even embody a document wage.
The best ever at Metropolis, certainly one of highest ever in Premier League and soccer (!) historical past.
The discharge clause (earlier ones are eliminated) is just legitimate from 2024 however very excessive numbers. pic.twitter.com/SXEkIQG3uO
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) January 17, 2025
Barcelona are the facet in determined want of a quantity 9, as Robert Lewandowski’s profession winds down, however Haaland seems to be properly out of their attain financially. Haaland has all the time been cited as President Joan Laporta’s dream signing for the place, however that appears far-fetched now.