Erling Haaland is close to signing a new contract with Manchester City, but it could contain a release clause according to reports.
The Norway international, who has won the Golden Boot in each of his two seasons in the Premier League, has made an incredible start to the season.
Having had quite the summer, the 24-year-old looks rejuvenated and has scored seven goals in the first three games of the season, including hat-tricks each against Ipswich and West Ham.
Haaland about to agree a new contract
Haaland has broken numerous goalscoring records since his arrival from Borussia Dortmund in 2022 and won the treble in his first season with the club.
The Norwegian’s current deal expires in 2027 and City will at some point have to approach Haaland’s camp for talks over an extension.
However, Spanish publication Marc have reported that Haaland is willing to commit his future to the English champions and is close to signing a new deal at the Etihad.
The report claims City will make the striker the club’s highest-paid player, taking over from Kevin De Bruyne.
Marca also add that the new deal is expected to have a release clause which they claim should be “achievable” for Real Madrid in the future.
An opt-out clause would certainly allow Haaland to have more control over the direction of his career, with City triggering the opt-out clause in their deal with Dortmund to bring him to the Etihad Stadium.
Interest from Los Blancos has been there in the past, but following the arrival of Kylian Mbappe it seems a move for Haaland is not a priority at the moment.
Haaland’s numbers at City have been downright ridiculous, with the striker scoring 97 goals in 102 appearances for the club in all competitions.
The club will be desperate to keep him for as long as possible, but will be aware that he will likely move on at some point, as Haaland appears to have his career mapped out.
