“Here to stay” – Haaland Tells Defenders as He Pens Manchester City Extension

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Manchester City have announced that star forward Erling Haaland has signed a new nine-and-a-half-year contract extension.

The striker’s existing contract was due to expire in June 2027 but he has now committed his future to the club until the summer of 2034.

“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,” the Norwegian international revealed. “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.”

Haaland added, “I also want to thank Pep (Guardiola), his coaching staff, my team-mates 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.”

Txiki Begiristain said, “Everyone at the club is absolutely delighted that Erling has signed his new contract. The fact he is signed for so long demonstrates our commitment to him as a player, and his love of this club.“

City’s outgoing director of football added, “He has made an incredible impact already in his time here and his amazing numbers and records speak for themselves. But in addition to his outstanding natural talent and ability, Erling’s dedication, professionalism, humility and desire to keep getting better sum up what we all strive to achieve at Manchester City.“

The former Barca man continued, “He is one of the finest strikers in world football, but Erling is still very young and will only continue to improve working under Pep and his coaching team. If he works hard, which I know he will, he will create an incredible legacy at this football club. Now he can focus on his game and continuing to play a huge part in helping us try to achieve even more success.” 

Haaland made an instant impact at City after his arrival from Bundesliga side, Borussia Dortmund, in the summer of 2022, scoring 52 goals in all competitions to help the club win the Premier League, UEFA Champions League and FA Cup treble in his first season.

He then scored 38 goals last season to help the Cityzens win a fourth consecutive league title, and has hit 16 goals so far in the Premier League this season.

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