How Haaland's contract was agreed, who was involved and why the striker decided to sign up for nine and a half years

Alan Shearer has pushed back at suggestions Erling Haaland will remain at Man City for the full length of his new nine-and-a-half-year contract.

The dazzling deal for Haaland comes as City awaits a verdict after being charged with 115 breaches of the Premier League’s financial rules. Possible sanctions include a points deduction or relegation from the top division. That was not an issue in Haaland's decision-making.

So Erling Haaland caused quite a stir when he signed his latest contract, which ties him to Manchester City for nine and a half years. It’s the longest contract in Premier League history, and a significant statement for both club and player.

Erling Haaland has said Manchester City's battle to overturn the 115 Premier League charges for financial breaches had no influence over his decision to sign a new nine-and-a-half year contract.

Erling Haaland has signed a new 10-year contract at Manchester City that ties him to the Premier League champions until 2034.

Given Erling Haaland's immense talent and already showcasing his potential to become one of the greatest strikers of all time, Manchester City was swift to secure his long-term future at the Etihad Stadium.

Erling Haaland's new Manchester City contract will see him contribute more than £16 million annually to the UK treasury through tax payments. The Norwegian striker's £26 million annual salary, equivalent to £500,

Manchester City has tied down Erling Haaland on one of the biggest contracts in soccer. Here are the numbers to show why City has gone all out with a new 9 1/2-year deal for the Norway striker.