Manchester City and Haaland renew their contract until 2034: Super long contract sparks heated discussion

On January 18, Manchester City officially announced that it had renewed its contract with Norwegian striker Haaland until 2034. This 9.5-year super-long contract is eye-catching, and Haaland will be 34 years old by then. According to the confirmation of famous transfer expert Romano, the contract contains a termination clause that will take effect from 2029, but the termination fee is high, and clubs interested in introducing Haaland will have to pay a huge price. This super-long contract immediately sparked widespread discussion .

Manchester City's contract extension makes Haaland the highest-paid player in Premier League history, with a salary of more than 500,000 pounds highlighting the club's emphasis on him. Since joining Manchester City from Dortmund for 75 million euros in the summer of 2022, Haaland has quickly become one of the most influential forwards in the Premier League and even in Europe.

In his first season at Manchester City, Haaland broke the Premier League single-season goal record with 36 goals, and scored 52 goals in all competitions, winning the Premier League, Champions League and European Golden Boot Awards, helping Manchester City win the Champions League trophy for the first time, and establishing his important position in the club's history.

Although his goal tally dropped in the 2023-2024 season, he still won the Premier League Golden Boot with 27 goals and helped Manchester City achieve four consecutive Premier League titles. Entering the 2024-2025 season, Manchester City's overall performance fluctuated, but Haaland has scored 16 goals in 21 Premier League games, with a total of 21 goals in all competitions. He is closely behind Salah, who scored 25 goals, in the Premier League scorer list and continues to maintain a high efficiency in scoring. In just two and a half years, he has ranked 15th in Manchester City's history.

The news that Haaland has renewed his contract with Manchester City until 2034 surprised many fans. A 9.5-year contract is extremely rare in the football world, and some commentators believe that such a long-term contract may pose a hidden danger - there are many examples of players' performance declining after signing long-term contracts. However, Haaland's professional attitude and stable goal-scoring ability have made Manchester City fans full of expectations.

Haaland's long-term service may not only make him the top scorer in Premier League history, but also provide a stable firepower support for Manchester City to continue to compete for various honors. Whether this contract is a stroke of genius for Manchester City or a gamble, only time can tell. For Manchester City, they will continue to build a strong offensive system around Haaland in the next few years, striving to consolidate their dominance in the Premier League and European football.