Manchester City striker, Erling Haaland has explained why he signed a new nine-and-a-half-year contract with the club. Haaland’s current deal with Man City was due to expire in June 2027. However, City opted to hand him a new deal that would run out when Haaland is 34.

Erling Haaland’s new Manchester City deal sees him become the highest-paid footballer in the world. On Friday, the Premier League champions announced that Haaland has put pen to paper on a nine-and-a-half-year deal.

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.

Stefan Ortega - Ortega has generally been sturdy between the sticks but Wednesday night wasn't his finest work. Ederson may well be considered again, but it seems as if Pep will keep his faith in the German.

Manchester City have been handed a significant concern ahead of Sunday’s Premier League trip to Ipswich. Pep Guardiola’s side had got back to winning ways up until Tuesday night, when the champions threw away a two-goal lead at Brentford to leave only with a 2-2 draw.

William Hill. Erling Haaland to score first - 12/5 Bet365. Ipswich host Manchester City in the Premier League i