'Erling wouldn't have signed' – Guardiola reacts to Haaland ₦1 Billion per week contract

'Erling wouldn't have signed' – Guardiola reacts to Haaland ₦1 Billion per week contract

Ifeanyi Ufomadu 21:37 - 17.01.2025

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has shed more light on Erling Haaland's new bumper contract.

Pulse Sports announced on Friday that Manchester City goal-machine Erling Haaland has committed to a nine-and-a-half-year deal, tying him to the Premier League champions until he turns 33.

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola opened up on the striker's big new contract, which is reportedly around £600,000 per week.

When asked about the length of the contract, Guardiola explained:

"The club decided it. Erling wouldn't have signed it if he didn't imagine being here in 10 years. Both the club and Erling decided it."

Erling Haaland has been in outstanding form at the start of the 2024-25 season (Credit: Imago)
Erling Haaland after scoring a hat-trick for Manchester City

Guardiola was also questioned about whether the long-term deal was intended to protect Haaland's value. He responded:

"What happens in this kind of situation, he feels it.

“He feels that for him it is the right move for his career and of course he is a special player. The club made a huge effort to have him and he decided on it."

Haaland has been sensational since joining the English champions from Borussia Dortmund and despite a disappointing season collectively, the 24-year-old has managed 21 goals in 27 appearances.

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