Guardiola didn’t want to believe the length of Haaland’s new contract
Norwegian striker renews contract with Manchester City until 2034, with a salary of 52 million euros per year
Manchester City and Erling Haaland surprised the football world when they announced the renewal of their contracts until 2034. An extension that not even Pep Guardiola wanted to believe, as he later told the English press.
The coach revealed the conversation he had with Txiki Begiristain (Citizens’ sporting director who will be replaced by Hugo Viana at the end of this season): «I asked Txiki Begiristain: “Can you repeat that?” And he said: “nine and a half years”. I said: “Are you sure?” And he said: “Yes”. So, it’s good news.»
“It’s great news, it means a lot. I think what happened is that he feels this is the best thing for him, for his career, to play for this club. It’s as simple as that and, of course, he’s a special player,” added Guardiola, who only managed to win the UEFA Champions League for the first time with Manchester City after signing Haaland in 2023.
Since joining the English club from Borussia Dortmund in 2022, Haaland has scored 111 goals for the club in 126 games and, in addition to the Champions League , he has also been crowned two-time Premier League champion .
