Erling Haaland has insisted he remains “incredibly happy” at Manchester City despite the club facing potentially severe sanctions for breaching Premier League financial regulations.
City are appealing after being found guilty of more than 100 breaches, with possible punishments including a substantial points deduction or even demotion if the verdict is upheld.
However, Haaland has dismissed suggestions that the uncertainty could affect his future, pointing to the long-term contract he signed in 2024 as evidence of his commitment.
Speaking to Norwegian broadcaster TV2 after scoring in Norway’s 3-1 Nations League win over Wales, Haaland admitted he was uncomfortable discussing the ongoing legal proceedings.
“This is a question I struggle to answer, because it’s a legal battle between the Premier League and Manchester City,” he said.
“Am I supposed to answer that? I don’t really know. It’s a difficult question to answer when I don’t know that much about it.
“To be completely honest, I’m focused on trying to perform for Manchester City. A club I signed a five-year deal with in 2022, and a new nine-and-a-half-year deal in late 2024.
“I think that says everything about the matter. I’m a City player and I’m incredibly happy there.”
Asked directly whether the potential sanctions could influence his future, the striker made it clear he had no intention of fuelling speculation.
“I understand that you want a little headline here, but as I said I signed a long-term contract in 2024,” Haaland continued.
“I’d say I made a pretty good choice by joining City in 2022. We can all agree on that.
“I won’t say it myself, but look at the trophies I’ve won and how I’ve developed on and off the pitch.”
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Haaland’s comments come after an independent commission found City guilty in September, including breaches relating to the concealment of more than £830million in funding between 2009 and 2018.
City maintain they possess a “comprehensive body of irrefutable evidence” supporting their case.
Haaland stressed that the period under investigation predates his arrival at the Etihad Stadium and admitted he has not followed the proceedings closely.
“The investigation covered 2009-2018. I assume the answers will come,” he said.
“I don’t know when. I haven’t read much about it.
“I’m standing here after winning an international 3-1. Things aren’t going so well in the Premier League, but we’ll try to turn that around against Fulham [on Saturday].”
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