Erling Haaland set to become Manchester City's highest-paid player: Report
Erling Haaland, the renowned striker for Manchester City, is on the verge of securing a new contract with his club. This deal will not only extend his stay at the Etihad Stadium but also elevate him to the position of the club's highest-paid player. According to a report in Marca, the proposed agreement has received approval from Pep Guardiola, and is expected to surpass Kevin De Bruyne's current earnings. Here are further details.
Haaland's current contract and proposed extension
Haaland's existing contract with Manchester City is set to expire in 2027. The new deal being discussed aims to extend this term, further securing his place within the team. This move indicates the club's high regard for Haaland and their desire to retain him as a key player in their future strategies. As per the report, the new deal could see Haaland earn £20.5m net per season.
Haaland's superb goal-scoring stats for Man City
Since joining Man City from Borussia Dortmund, Haaland has enjoyed extraordinary success. In just over two seasons, the 24-year-old has scored 97 goals in 102 appearances across competitions. He hit 52 goals in his debut season in 2022-23. In the 2023-24 season, the prolific striker bagged 38 goals. In the 2024-25 season, Haaland has smashed 7 goals (4 matches), including two hat-tricks in the Premier League from three matches.
8 Premier League hat-tricks for Haaland
Haaland scored his 8th Premier League hat-trick last weekend against West Ham, making only his 69th appearance in the competition. The former Borussia Dortmund player, who won the Premier League Golden Boot award in the last two campaigns, has raced to 70 goals in the Premier League. He also owns 13 assists.
