"Can you repeat that?!" Guardiola reacts to Haaland's new contract news
Today, Manchester City star Erling Haaland signed an unprecedented contract extension with the club, keeping him at the Etihad until the summer of 2034. Head coach Pep Guardiola shared his emotions following this landmark announcement.
Details: According to Guardiola, he initially couldn't believe it when sporting director Txiki Begiristain broke the news to him.
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"I asked, 'Can you repeat that?!' And he said, 'Of course.' I replied, 'Yes, that's great news! This means a lot...'
He's from Norway, and I think the weather here is better than there."
"He's settled perfectly, he loves the club and the people around him, he enjoys the Premier League, being here with his wife and father. I think he understands there’s no better place for him over the next 10 years."
This season, Haaland has scored 21 goals in 27 matches across all competitions. In total, he has an astonishing 111 goals in 126 games for Manchester City.
Reminder: Under his new contract, Haaland will earn £500,000 per week.
Kenley Ward
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