Manchester City have working systematically behind the scenes as they look to tie down manager Josep Guardiola to a new contract. With the latest move to retain star striker Erling Braut Haaland with a £100m offer that could not be rejected football.
The Sun Football reports that City have agree a one-year extension with the 52-year-old on a deal. A one-year team option, pending an official announcement. Meaning the Spanish forward will be working with the club for a decade. UFABET
The next step is to ensure the Norwegian is not moving. Despite having two and a half years remaining on his current deal worth £20m-a-season.
It is believe that representatives will be called in to discuss extending the contract to a five-year contract from 2025-26. With the same guaranteed salary before bonuses. That means the 24-year-old is set to pocket a fortune of around £100m.
“I hope Pep will sign a new contract. He play a very important role for me in the first two and a half years at Manchester City.” Haaland said last week.
“I wish you could stay longer.”
“I like Pep a lot and I want him to like me too.”
If Haaland is retain at the Etihad Stadium. It will reduce the chances of Real Madrid or Barcelona following suit.