Man City: Two Haaland contract ‘break’ clauses revealed in ‘hidden details’ with ‘something fishy going on’

According to reports, Erling Haaland’s new Manchester City contract until 2034 includes two ‘break’ clauses with ‘something fishy going on’.

During the 2022 summer transfer window, Haaland joined Man City after they paid around £51m to sign him from Bundesliga side Borussia Dortmund.

The Man City standout has proven to be a sensational signing as he’s cemented his place as one of the best strikers in the world in recent signings.

The 24-year-old’s form has dipped slightly this season, but he’s still scored 23 goals in his 30 appearances in all competitions.

In recent years, Haaland has consistently been linked with a move elsewhere. It had been expected that the Norway international would eventually have a spell at FC Barcelona or Real Madrid before he retires, but this may not happen.

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This is because he’s penned a remarkable nine-and-a-half-year contract extension to commit his future to Man City until 2024, as revealed by The Athletic’s David Ornstein.

‘Haaland’s previous terms were due to expire in June 2027 but according to people familiar with the deal, speaking anonymously to protect relationships, he has now put pen to paper on an improved nine-and-a-half-year agreement that covers 10 seasons.

‘By the time it ends, the Norway international will be turning 34 years old — and any release clauses put in his last deal have been removed.

‘Although the precise numbers are currently unclear, people familiar with the deal say it is among the most lucrative sporting contracts ever and underlines the bond between Haaland and City.’

As mentioned, previous ‘release clauses have been removed’, but a report in Spain claims there are a couple of ‘break’ options in the deal.

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The outlet in Spain are wary of Haaland’s reasoning for penning such a long extension, especially with Man City’s 115 FFP charges hanging over their shoulders.

It’s claimed that ‘something fishy is going on’ and Haaland would be allowed out of his contract if two potential situations become a reality.

‘That being said, in a closer sense, the suspicion of the teams familiar with the negotiations is that, if there were to be a relegation, there would not be a clause, but directly a break option so that Haaland would not play in the English second division.

‘There would also be an option if Manchester City were to lose the Champions League for non-sporting reasons this and next season.

‘In addition, there are also suspicions that the contract has more unknowns from the third year onwards.

‘That is what is being said among people familiar with the details of the operation.

‘Teams such as PSG, Real Madrid and Liverpool have been very attentive because they considered (and do so now as well) the Norwegian, despite his ten-year contract renewal, as an option for the future in case of any problems that Manchester City may have with the sporting – or ordinary – justice in England.’