Haaland decides his future with Manchester City

Norwegian star Erling Haaland, the Manchester City striker, has confirmed his happiness at remaining with the team, emphasizing his optimism about the club's future in the coming years, given the changes the team is undergoing and the building of a new generation of players . In statements to ESPN , the 25-year-old Haaland said : "The team has seen a lot of changes over the last two years, and I think especially in the last year. There are many players who have been here a long time, and with the arrival of new players, it takes time to adapt. It's not easy for any player to move to a new league or a new country, so everyone needs time to adjust." The Norwegian striker added : "I think this is an exciting time, and I'm excited to be a part of it." Regarding the rumors linking him to a move to Barcelona and Real Madrid, despite signing a long-term contract with Manchester City in January 2025 that extends for ten years, Haaland responded : "I'm very happy here, and I'm looking forward to what's to come, because I think there are exciting times ahead for the club and for me as a player. I'm looking forward to continuing with Manchester City."