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.

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

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 9 1/2-year contract at Manchester City that ties him to the Premier League champions until 2034.

Erling Haaland admits the 115 Premier League charges aimed at Manchester City didn’t come into his thinking when agreeing his nine-and-a-half year contract extension.The Norwegian’s new deal is

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.

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.