‘Not a chance he signs for that long if there was a possibility of anything significant happening.’
But deflated social media users believe Haaland’s mindboggling contract means City’s off-field headache is already a foregone conclusion.
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A third said: ‘Confirms City know they aren’t getting any real punishment for the “115 charges” nonsense the rest of the PL’s been using as an excuse to bend over for them.
A sixth user posted: ‘I hope people realise the biggest take away from the Haaland extension is that we 100 per cent beat the 115 charges.
‘When I spoke to Pep, the best manager in the world, it is also a great thing to speak with him and to train and play under him every single day. To get his input on me and how I can become a better footballer and to develop even more.
The hearing concluded on December 6 and boss Pep Guardiola revealed last month that he expects the verdict to be announced in February.Ā
Should City, who vehemently refute any wrongdoing, be found guilty, crippling financial penalties, points deductions or even relegation could be imposed.
ā Erling Haaland (@ErlingHaaland) January 17, 2025
The club were originally hit with 115 charges before a further 15 were later added.
‘It is a really welcoming club where you get really taken care of,’ Haaland went on to add: ‘I think that is also really important when you speak with people. You really feel at home here and that is the first amazing thing.
‘Manchester City must know something about the 115 charges or we wouldn’t be making big signings or contract extensions,’ another added. ‘Must be not guilty.’Ā
As reported by Mail Sport, the superstar striker will receive an uplift in his Ā£400,000-a-week wage packet while two release clauses in his previous terms have not been re-inserted, all but ending a future move to LaLiga.Ā
Haaland has scored 111 goals in 126 games since joining from Borussia Dortmund for Ā£51million
Erling Haaland has signed a staggering new nine-and-a-half-year deal at Manchester City
Haaland has scored 111 goals in 126 games since joining from Borussia DortmundĀ for Ā£51million and was an integral reason why City won the Treble in 2023.Ā
Social media users believe the deal means City will not be punished for financial misconduct