Erling Haaland's release clause at Manchester City has been pushed back by a year, now aligning with the end of Pep Guardiola's new contract. Guardiola signed a two-year extension in November, keeping him at the club until the summer of 2025. Reports indicate that the delay in Haaland's clause was directly linked to the manager's renewal.
The Norwegian striker's original five-year deal included a €200 million (£175.5 million) release clause that was set to become active at the end of the 2023/24 season. However, following Guardiola's commitment, the clause will now only be triggered in 2025, coinciding with the manager's contractual end date. This development is seen as a setback for clubs like Real Madrid and Barcelona, who were monitoring Haaland's situation.
Haaland recently showcased his extraordinary talent by scoring five goals in Manchester City's 7-0 Champions League victory over RB Leipzig. His performance, which included a hat-trick by half-time, made him the youngest player to reach 30 Champions League goals at 22 years and 236 days, surpassing Kylian Mbappe and Lionel Messi.
