The Norwegian's new nine-and-a-half-year contract gives him the chance to chase down the competition's top scorer - will he do it?

Manchester City have fallen well below their lofty standards on the field in 2024/25, struggling in both the Premier League and in Europe. But Pep Guardiola and everyone at the club was handed a huge boost by Erling Haaland committing to a remarkable nine-and-a-half-year contract extension.

The 24-year-old has bagged 111 goals in 126 appearances – a quite staggering haul. Breaking those numbers down, he scored 52 goals in his first season at the Etihad Stadium – 2022/23 - more than any Premier League player has ever managed in a single term and the most ever by a City player in our long history.

Erling Haaland has committed the vast majority of his career to Manchester City by signing an extraordinary new contract that will keep him at the Etihad Stadium until the summer of 2034. Haaland’s previous terms were due to expire in June 2027 but according to people familiar with the deal,

Manchester City striker Erling Haaland has committed his future to the club by signing a 10-year contract with the Premier League champions.