Manchester City are preparing a new deal for Erling Haaland that would make him the highest-paid player in Premier League history.
according to The Mirrorthe proposed contract would increase Haaland’s weekly wages to £500,000, surpassing the £400,000 his team-mate Kevin De Bruyne currently earns.
The deal is designed to secure the long-term future of the 24-year-old Norwegian striker, whose current contract includes a £150m release clause.
City’s initial discussions with Haaland’s representatives, including agent Rafaela Pimenta, have been positive. However, one point of contention is the buyout clause, which the club hopes to remove entirely. Pimenta is pushing to raise it to £200m, a figure the two sides are expected to negotiate.
The new deal would not only consolidate Haaland’s financial status, but also underline City’s determination to fend off interest from European giants such as Barcelona and Real Madrid.
However, they objected to the club’s desire to drop his existing release clause (£150m), but the agent wants to increase it even further in the new contract, with a fee close to £200 million pounds to be mutually agreed.
It had previously been reported that if Pep Guardiola were to leave Manchester City at the end of the season, it would have affected the Norway international’s future at the club.
However, with Guardiola now expected to extend his stay at the Etihad by another year, the chances of Haaland committing to a new contract have increased significantly.
Interest from the European giants: Barcelona and Real Madrid
Liga giants Barcelona have been linked with a move for the prolific goalscorerwho see him as a long-term replacement for Robert Lewandowski.
Real Madrid have also been linked with a move for himwhich boasts an already star-studded squad that includes the likes of Vinicius Jr and Kylian Mbappe.
Since joining Manchester City, Haaland has shattered expectations with his incredible goalscoring exploits. In just 114 appearances in all competitions, he has scored 105 goals and provided 14 assists. This season, he has already scored 15 goals in 16 games, which underlines his importance to the team. (Transfer market)
Haaland’s consistency and dominance make him a strong contender for the future Ballon d’Or, and City are prepared to make unprecedented moves to ensure his future remains in Manchester.
Will Erling Haaland’s bumper contract affect Mo Salah’s contract negotiations?
Mo Salah is undoubtedly one of the best players in the Premier League if not the best and certainly on the same level as Haaland.
With Salah’s contract set to expire in the summer and negotiations ongoing for a new deal, a £500,000-a-week Love contract could boost the Egyptian’s wage expectations .
Liverpool have found themselves in a strange situation, with fans hoping that the contract situation of their star players will be sorted out soon.
