How Haaland's contract was agreed, who was involved and why the striker decided to sign up for nine and a half years

Erling Haaland has signaled his intent to spend the vast majority of his professional soccer career with Manchester City by extending his contract by nine-and-a-half years. The Norway international was already tied down until June of 2027 on his previous terms,

Manchester City has tied down Erling Haaland on one of the biggest contracts in soccer. Here are the numbers to show why City has gone all out with a new 9 1/2-year deal for the Norway striker.

Erling Haaland scored and set up Phil Foden for another as Manchester City came back to beat Chelsea 3-1 at Stamford Bridge on Saturday, sweeping the Londoners and moving into the top four.

The City striker has been on a one-way trajectory since scoring on his professional debut at age 16 for Norwegian side Molde

Erling Haaland has signed a new 10-year contract at Manchester City that ties him to the Premier League champions until 2034.

Manchester City have welcomed three new signings to the club this week, while there has also been a blockbuster breakthrough in extension talks with Erling Haaland.Txiki Begiristain and his Etihad

Despite recently signing a long-term contract with Manchester City, Erling Haaland's future remains uncertain amid interest from some of Europe's biggest clubs.