Pep Guardiola was so stunned when learning the length of Erling Haaland’s record new nine-and-a-half-year contract that he asked Txiki Begiristain, Manchester City’s sporting director, to repeat himself. The 24-year-old’s fresh terms tie him to the champions until 2034 and will earn him a basic salary of about £500,000 a week. It is the longest agreed by a player in domestic competition. Guardiola does not get involved in contract negotiations...

Erling Haaland has signed a new nine and a half year contract with Manchester City, extending his stay until 2034. The striker joined City from Borussia Dortmund in 2022 and has since scored 111 goals in 125 matches. Txiki Begiristain, City’s outgoing director of football, expressed delight at Haaland's commitment to the club.

Erling Haaland has committed his long-term future to Manchester City, signing a mammoth new contract that runs until June 2034.

Pep Guardiola has given his immediate reaction to the news that Erling Haaland will remain at Manchester City until 2034 having signed a huge new contract.

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