Erling Haaland mentioned the fees going through Manchester Metropolis had no affect on him signing an enormous new nine-and-a-half yr deal on the membership.
The Norwegian striker has penned a deal that may hold him on the Etihad till 2034 and making him one in every of sport’s highest-paid gamers.
Metropolis are awaiting the result of their disciplinary listening to into their alleged 115 breaches of Premier League monetary guidelines, which may lead to factors deductions and even relegation.
Requested whether or not the listening to had any have an effect on on whether or not to signal his new deal, Haaland mentioned: “No, I haven’t considered that or something.
“I’m assured that the membership know what they’re doing and I actually don’t suppose I ought to converse an excessive amount of about this.”
It’s alleged Metropolis breached the Premier League’s monetary guidelines between 2009 and 2018. Metropolis strongly deny all fees, with the personal listening to happening between September and December.
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— Erling Haaland (@ErlingHaaland) January 19, 2025
Lengthy-term deal a ‘actually good signal’
The 24-year-old has scored 112 targets in 127 video games since becoming a member of Metropolis from Borussia Dortmund in 2022.
Haaland’s new deal is the longest in Premier League historical past, eclipsing the nine-year deal Cole Palmer penned final summer time.
“It’s a actually good signal,” added Haaland. “After all it’s a bit uncommon, it’s not regular and that’s additionally one thing I like.
“It felt good for each events and ultimately it was a simple selection.”
Earlier than becoming a member of Metropolis in 2022, Haaland’s father Alfie mentioned the ahead want to play in all of Europe’s high leagues throughout his profession having ticked off the Bundesliga and the Premier League to this point.
“These are his phrases, not mine,” Haaland mentioned when informed of his father’s feedback.
“I believe after I signed for Metropolis I felt prefer it was residence. I actually meant it.
“I really feel so glad, my household is so glad. Ultimately that’s what I needed. The individuals I spoke with made me satisfied that this was the appropriate selection.
“Ultimately, after I spoke with individuals we got here to this and it felt actually good. I actually stay up for spending so many extra years in Manchester, it’s going to be superb.
“I really feel like a very optimistic power within the membership. It’s been a tough interval, everybody is aware of that. We’ve skilled actually good, we’re over that now and we’re wanting forward, stay up for tomorrow.”
Haaland not serious about Actual Madrid
Haaland has been linked with Actual Madrid all through his profession and was requested whether or not he “regretted” that his new deal would make a transfer to the Bernabeu harder.
“I simply signed a nine-year deal, what do need me to say?” Haaland responded.
“After all I’m glad. I’m tremendous pleased with my selection and looking out ahead to a few years in Manchester.”
