Erling Haaland's long-term commitment to Manchester City is being tested by the club's recent decline, according to reports. The Norwegian striker signed a lucrative new contract last season, making him the Premier League's highest-paid player at £500,000 a week, but has since seen City endure a trophyless campaign.
City were deposed as English champions, exited the Champions League before the knockout stages, and lost the FA Cup final to Crystal Palace. Haaland's frustration was evident after Wednesday's 2-2 draw with Monaco, where his two goals were cancelled out by a late Eric Dier penalty.
“It's not good enough,” Haaland said. “We do something unnecessarily in the second half. We need more energy. I don't think it is good enough.” He added that Champions League games are always tough, referencing last season's early exit.
Despite being Europe's finest goalscorer with 52 goals in 50 Champions League appearances, Haaland is reportedly unhappy that defensive frailties are undermining his efforts. City have kept just one clean sheet in their last four matches.
The 24-year-old has scored 135 goals in 154 games since joining City in 2022, but questions are now being raised about whether he will seek an exit clause if the team's form does not improve.
