In recent months – and this will also be the case for those who come – there has been a lot of talk about the future of Erling Haaland. The Norwegian striker, author of 15 goals in 15 matches in all club competitions this season, is increasingly being announced as a starter. With, unsurprisingly, Real Madrid and FC Barcelona as big favorites.
And this is largely because there is this famous release clause, facilitating a possible departure from any big non-English club. And this, while Real Madrid clearly seem to need a real number 9, and the Catalans are already thinking about the post-Lewandowski era. If we were talking about a clause around 200 million euros, it would in reality only be 70 million euros according to Marca. A pittance for a player of such a level.
A historic salary
However, it seems that both Blaugranas and Merengues will have to turn to other avenues. Indeed, the Daily Mirror tells us that Manchester City leaders are increasingly confident about Haaland’s future at the Etihad Stadium. They think he will agree to sign a new contract with the Skyblues, which would make him the highest paid player in the history of the English championship.
Discussions between the two camps are already underway, and the agreement could be concluded around a salary of 500,000 pounds per week, or €600,000 per week. Unheard of in England. In addition to this increased salary, Erling Haaland would be linked to the club for two additional years, until 2029. This is good news for Cityzens, who are already at risk of seeing Pep Guardiola packing up this summer…
