When Erling Haaland signed with Manchester City, he was one of the most sought-after football players in the world, which meant he was set for one of the biggest contracts in European football. The Norwegian joined from Borussia Dortmund in a transfer worth 60 million euros plus bonuses. It’s worth noting that his father, Alfie Inge, collected a signing bonus of 30 million, and the late Mino Raiola’s agency earned nearly 40 million in commissions, part of which also went to the player and his father. Haaland signed a five-year contract valued at around 380,000 pounds per week, excluding bonuses for team and individual achievements. This figure doesn’t include sponsorship deals or income from image rights. The gross annual salary amounts to about 23 million, and after taxes, Haaland’s net pay at City is around 12 million per season. Kylian Mbappé earns approximately 15 million net annually at Real Madrid.Erling Haaland is set to become the Premier League’s highest paid player after reportedly being offered a staggering £500,000-per-week contract that will see him stay at the Etihad until the end of the 2028/29 season 🤯 pic.twitter.com/TlOD3k6IOh— The Sun Football ⚽ (@TheSunFootball) November 17, 2024 After everything he has achieved, including scoring 105 goals in 114 matches, Haaland has convinced the football world—and Manchester City—that he deserves to be among Europe’s highest-paid players. Consequently, the Manchester club is preparing a new contract for their Norwegian goal machine, despite his current deal running until June of 2027. Reports from England suggest City has offered Haaland a new deal with a significant pay increase to 600,000 pounds gross weekly. This figure excludes bonuses, which could add several more million to his earnings. If he accepts the new deal, Haaland would become the Premier League’s highest-paid player. Currently, his teammate Kevin De Bruyne leads with 25 million euros gross annually, followed by Mohamed Salah (22 million), Casemiro (18.5 million), and Bruno Fernandes (18.3 million).Pep after another loss: ’I won’t step back’However, Manchester City has one condition for Haaland: they insist on removing the fixed release clause of 180 million. Haaland’s agents have so far resisted, believing there is a club willing to pay that sum if Haaland decides to move. A compromise might be reached by raising the release clause to 250 million. To fund Haaland’s new contract, Manchester City will likely rely on the departure of Kevin De Bruyne. The Belgian’s contract is expiring, his best days seem to be behind him, and he has hinted at interest in moving to Saudi Arabia, where he could secure a lucrative deal. At 33 years old and increasingly injury-prone, it would make sense for City to free up his wages and allocate resources toward Haaland and other player raises.Rodri: Rafa Nadal is my role model, he represents everything an athlete should beThe decision now rests with the Norwegian striker. For the moment, there aren’t many better options. Among clubs that can afford him, none seem to need a player of his profile with such a high salary. Real Madrid closed the door with Mbappé’s arrival, Barcelona lacked funds and already had Lewandowski, and Bayern Munich had Harry Kane. Paris Saint-Germain might be the only club that could test the waters.##NAJAVA_MECA_8508884##
