Erling Haaland has signed an extraordinary new nine-and-a-half-year deal with Manchester City.
The 24-year-old superstar has committed his future to the club until the summer of 2034 in what is thought to be one of the most lucrative sporting deals in history.
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talkSPORT understands Haaland’s new basic salary makes him the first ever Premier League player to earn £500,000-a-week, while image rights could see him take home a staggering £750,000-a-week.
It puts the total value close to £250million and overtakes Chelsea’s nine-year deal for Cole Palmer to become the longest deal in Premier League history.
Haaland’s previous deal was set to expire in 2027 and included a release clause, raising speculation of a future move to Real Madrid or Barcelona.
talkSPORT understands the new contract does not include any release clauses until 2029 – with Haaland tied down until he is 34-years of age.
Since joining Man City for €60million in 2022, Haaland has scored a remarkable 111 goals in 126 games, winning two Premier League titles, the Champions League and the FA Cup.
Having reached 79 top-flight goals in record time, this outrageous new deal puts the striker on course to beat Alan Shearer’s all-time record of 260.
Meanwhile, talkSPORT understands City have agreed a £50million deal with Eintracht Frankfurt to sign striker Omar Marmoush.
The 25-year-old has 15 goals and nine assists in 17 Bundesliga games this season, second only to Bayern Munich star Harry Kane.
Egypt star Marmoush is expected to sign a five-year deal as City continue to make a statement of intent in January.
The Premier League champions have also agreed to sign Palmeiras defender Vitor Reis and Lens centre-back Abdukodir Khusanov for a combined £64m.
It is also understood City are chasing Juventus’ £70m-rated right-back Andrea Cambiaso as a long-term replacement for Kyle Walker, who is set to leave this month.
More to follow.
