In a move that solidifies his future at the club, Erling Haaland has signed a new 10-year contract with Manchester City, extending his stay until the summer of 2034. The announcement was made on Friday, underscoring the club’s belief in Haaland’s vital role in their long-term success.
The 24-year-old Norwegian striker, who initially joined Manchester City from Borussia Dortmund in 2022, has become a transformative figure for the Premier League champions. His previous contract, set to expire in 2027, has now been superseded by this historic deal, the longest of its kind in the club’s history.
“Erling Haaland has signed a new 10-year Manchester City contract, keeping him at the Club until the summer of 2034,” read the official statement from Manchester City.
Haaland’s Reaction to the Contract Extension
Haaland expressed his enthusiasm for the extended partnership, highlighting his love for the club and its supportive environment.
“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,” said Haaland.
“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. Now I am City no matter what. I want to keep developing, keep working to get better, and help us achieve more success going forward,” he added.
A Record-Breaking Journey at City
Haaland’s impact at Manchester City has been nothing short of extraordinary. During his debut 2022/23 season, he scored 52 goals across all competitions, including a record-breaking 36 goals in the Premier League. His contributions were key to the club’s historic treble triumph, winning the Premier League, FA Cup, and Champions League.
Although injuries sidelined him for part of the 2023/24 season, Haaland maintained his status as a prolific goal-scorer, netting 38 goals in 45 appearances and claiming a second consecutive Premier League Golden Boot with 27 goals.
As of the current 2024/25 season, Haaland has already scored 21 goals, bringing his total tally at Manchester City to 111 goals in 126 appearances. He is now 15th on the club’s all-time scoring list and is the fastest to reach 100 goals, achieving the feat in September.
Praise from City Leadership
Manchester City’s Director of Football, Txiki Begiristain, emphasized the significance of Haaland’s extended commitment to the club.
“Everyone at the club is absolutely delighted that Erling has signed his new contract. The fact he has been signed for so long demonstrates our commitment to him as a player and his love for this club,” Begiristain said.
“He has made an incredible impact already, and his amazing numbers and records speak for themselves. But beyond his natural talent and ability, it’s Erling’s dedication, professionalism, humility, and desire to keep improving that set him apart. If he works hard, he will create an incredible legacy at this football club,” he added.
A Future Built Around Haaland
As Manchester City continues to dominate both domestically and in Europe, Haaland’s decade-long commitment symbolizes the club’s ambition to remain at the pinnacle of world football. With his relentless goal-scoring ability and dedication to improvement, Haaland is poised to etch his name among the greatest players in the sport’s history.
For Manchester City and its fans, this contract signals not just a continuation of Haaland’s brilliance but a bright future filled with potential milestones and unparalleled success.
