Erling Haaland has committed his future to Manchester City and he will be a key figure in City’s rebuild

It had always appeared that Erling Haaland could potentially finish his career at Manchester City. From the day he arrived at the club from Borussia Dortmund Haaland has appeared right at home in Manchester. City’s number 9 has been a key figure for Pep Guardiola’s side and his goals have been crucial to Manchester City’s success. But now it has been reported that Erling Haaland has committed his future to Manchester City. That is massive news for City and shows that Haaland will be a key figure in Manchester City’s rebuild.

David Ornstein has reported for The Athletic that Erling Haaland has signed a nine-and-a-half-year contract extension with Manchester City. Furthermore, Ornstein reports that Haaland’s new deal will keep him at the club until the summer of 2034. It is also reported by Ornstein that despite constant speculation linking Haaland with a potential move to Real Madrid, the Norwegian international is happy living in Manchester and playing for the current Premier League champions.

Erling Haaland will now be a key figure in Manchester City’s upcoming rebuild.

David Ornstein’s report is welcome news for everyone associated with Manchester City. Erling Haaland has cemented his position as one of the world’s best, if not the world’s best striker since he arrived at the Etihad. His goals have been crucial to Pep Guardiola’s side’s past two Premier League titles. Haaland’s contribution to Manchester City’s first-ever UEFA Champions League campaign was crucial and he has been crucial to Manchester City’s success since he arrived at the club. He will now be a key part of Manchester City’s upcoming rebuild. Haaland’s long-term contract extension is a huge show of faith in Manchester City and shows he is eager to be a part of what comes next for Manchester City.

Pep Guardiola’s side is currently beginning their rebuild. This month’s transfer window is a crucial part of that process. But what Haaland’s commitment to Manchester City shows is that he is fully intent on being a key figure for the club going forward. That’s a huge show of faith in the club from the Norwegian international. He will now be the striker that City can build their team around. Strikers don’t come much better than Erling Haaland in world football, and City can now put the pieces around Haaland to quickly see them rise back up the Premier League table.

Erling Haaland will now be a key figure in City’s rebuild, and that’s a tantalising proposition for everyone associated with Manchester City. It’s a frightening proposition for City’s rivals. Today’s news from David Ornstein has shown that Manchester City mean business in January. Now they have one of their key players tied to the club until 2034.