Erling Haaland may have lost the Ballon d’Or title to Lionel Messi, but there is no doubt that he had an outstanding first season at Manchester City. His earnings are already huge, and it’s about to become even bigger, as claimed by his agent.
Erling Haaland may currently not be the highest-paid footballer in the world, but Rafaela Pimenta has hinted at the fact that he could very well reach that stage at some point in his career. The Norwegian, who has been outstanding since joining Manchester City, may eventually get a reward that fits his pedigree.
How much does Erling Haaland earn at Man City?
Several months after securing Erling Haaland’s transfer, the Daily Mail disclosed that the striker was earning approximately £900,000 per week, translating to an annual income of around £35 million.
Manchester City officially announced Haaland’s signing on May 10, 2022, after extensive negotiations that involved discussions with multiple teams, including Premier League rivals Chelsea and Manchester United, with the player and his family actively participating in the decision-making process. City beat their competitors with his signing and Haaland has not failed them since then.
We are in a time where both established world-class players and those with the potential to reach such heights are paid exorbitant fees. Manchester City managed to secure Erling Haaland’s services by paying only his £51 million release clause to Borussia Dortmund.
Manchester City secured Erling Haaland on a five-year contract during the summer, ensuring his stay at the Etihad until 2027. Nevertheless, rumors have surfaced suggesting the presence of a specific clause in his deal that potentially grants Real Madrid the option to sign Haaland in the summer of 2024 for a reported fee of £175 million.
Erling Haaland’s agent claims he could earn up to £1 billion
Although it seems like an exaggeration, Erling Haaland’s agent has raised the prospect of the Manchester City star becoming football’s first £1 billion player. This remarkable valuation is attributed to the Premier League’s leading goalscorer potentially capitalizing on the rapid growth of the gaming and virtual reality industries.
Rafaela Pimenta, who assumed the role of superagent after the passing of Mino Raiola, envisions Erling Haaland generating unprecedented revenues, not only through his performances on the pitch but also through groundbreaking innovations off it.
The 23-year-old goalscorer’s five-year contract at City is reportedly worth £97.5m in salary alone and once endorsement deals are factored in, he could end up troubling rich lists as well as footballing record lists.
“And in an interview with the Guardian, Pimenta said: ‘I am not saying a transfer fee would reach this amount. I mean the whole package you generate throughout your career. Today you can play until 35. Think of the salary, transfer fees, broadcasting revenues, sponsors, ticket sales, and shirts. With a player like Erling, it gets to one billion.'”
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