Erling Haaland: no clause in his contract with Manchester City

11.10.26 11:30 English Premier League

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Erling Haaland’s contract with Manchester City reportedly contains no relegation clause. According to Sport, in information relayed by FotbollTransfers, the Norwegian striker would remain tied to the English club until June 2034, without any specific provision allowing him to leave if the Citizens were relegated to the Championship.

A contract running until 2034

Having extended his contract until the summer of 2034, Erling Haaland is committed to Manchester City on a long-term basis. According to the Catalan outlet Sport, his contract reportedly does not provide for an automatic exit if the club is relegated to the English second division. This detail comes as Manchester City faces proceedings over alleged violations of financial regulations.

The consequences of these proceedings have yet to be determined, however. Relegation has been mentioned among the possible sanctions, but no definitive decision to that effect has been established in the available information.

Barcelona and Real Madrid keeping a close eye on his situation

The Norwegian’s future would also be of interest to other major European clubs. FC Barcelona and Real Madrid would reportedly be paying close attention to his situation. At 26, Haaland continues to score goals for Manchester City. He has netted five times in the first five rounds of the Premier League this season.

In the absence of a specific clause, a possible relegation for Manchester City would therefore not automatically give Haaland the option to leave the club. The length of his contract and the terms of any potential transfer would remain decisive factors. City’s financial case will therefore be closely monitored, both for its sporting consequences and for its possible impact on the future of the club’s key players.

Aliou Toundé |

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