Man City prepare new Erling Haaland contract after £150m transfer release clause ‘expires’
MANCHESTER CITY are readying a new contract for Erling Haaland following his impressive debut season in England, according to reports.
The Norwegian ace joined City from Borussia Dortmund for £51.2million last summer.
Such has been his instant success at the Etihad, that Pep Guardiola and Co are already happy to reward him with a new deal.
According to The Athletic, Haaland’s City contract initially possessed a £150m release clause, which was due to kick in during the summer of 2024.
The clause was directly linked to Guardiola’s future, and is claimed to have expired when the Spaniard signed his new contract last November.
While it is not known if Haaland’s deal possesses other such triggers, City are eager to extend his time at the Etihad, amid links with Real Madrid.
The 22-year-old is very happy at City and has been impressed by the club’s ability to keep promises made to him during talks last year.
Among these promises was a commitment to keeping him in tip top condition.
Haaland suffered with numerous injuries during his time at Dortmund, missing 16 games last season.
He has been far healthier this time around, missing only three games this term due to injury.
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The 6ft 5in powerhouse has so far made 40 appearances during his debut campaign at City, plundering an astonishing 47 goals.
Haaland returns to Germany tonight for City’s Champions League quarter-final second leg against Bayern Munich, with his side leading 3-0 from last week’s stunning first game at the Etihad.
Should City progress as expected, they will face holders Real Madrid in the semis, following their 4-0 aggregate win over Chelsea.