Manchester City striker Erling Haaland says the charges facing the club had no bearing on him signing a new long-term contract.

Haaland has sign a nine-and-a-half-year deal that would keep him at Etihad Stadium until 2034 and makes him one of the highest-paid sportspeople in the world.

City are awaiting the outcome of เว็บพนันออนไลน์ UFABET สมัครง่าย โปรโมชั่นมากมาย the disciplinary hearing into their alleged 115 breaches Erling Haaland of Premier League financial rules, which could result in a points deduction and even relegation.

When asked if he had a way out of his new deal should City lose the case, Haaland said: “No, I haven’t thought of that or anything.

“I am confident that the club know what they are doing and I really don’t think I should speak too much about this.”

City were charge and refer independent commission in February 2023. Following a four-year investigation.

It is allege City breache the Premier League financial rules between 2009 and 2018. City strongly deny all charges.

The private hearing took place between Erling Haaland September and December.

Norway striker Haaland has scored 112 goals in 127 games for City since joining from Borussia Dortmund in 2022.

It is understood clauses. That existe in Haaland’s initial contract. Which had to expire in 2027, have now remove.

That takes effect in 2029, although that has not confirm by City or the player’s representatives.

Haaland’s deal is the longest in the Premier League, eclipsing the nine-year deal Cole Palmer sign with Chelsea last August.

“It is a really good sign,” added Haaland. “Of course it is a bit unusual. It is not normal and that is also something I like.