Major Erling Haaland contract update: Fabrizio Romano reveals release clause truth at Manchester City | OneFootball

Manchester City and Erling Haaland are likely to include a release clause in any new contractual agreement at the Etihad Stadium, Fabrizio Romano has reported.

The Premier League champions remain intent on securing the longer-term services of the Norway international following a stellar first two seasons at the club, and a blockbuster start to a brand new campaign.

Having already claimed a first piece of silverware this season via an FA Community Shield win over Manchester United, off the back of a strong pre-season tour of the United States, Haaland has been in firing form in front of goal in the opening three Premier League fixtures.

With seven goals in his first three matches, including back-to-back hat-tricks, the 24-year-old’s form has inspired Manchester City to a run of three successive victories to defend another English top-flight crown in strong style.

But where exactly are the ongoing negotiations involving Erling Haaland, his representatives, and relevant officials at Manchester City?

Speaking exclusively to CaughtOffside in a new update on the situation, Fabrizio Romano has provided a comprehensive update on the situation surrounding Erling Haaland and a new Manchester City contract, revealing the latest regarding ongoing talks between both parties.

“There have been talks already for months between Erling Haaland and Manchester City over a new deal. So this is the priority for City,” Romano revealed. “It’s also an open negotiation with Haaland, who is very happy at the club.”

“So they’ve been discussing now for months, almost six, seven months, discussing a new deal for Erling Haaland. So there is an active conversation and I think there is a good possibility, a good opportunity for them to reach an agreement.”

Fabrizio Romano continued by discussing the subject of a release clause in a new agreement by explaining, “I’m not sure it’s going to be a specific clause for a club, we always had this rumour, but Erling Haaland always had clauses in his contract since Borussia Dortmund.

“At Manchester City, there are release clauses in the contract of Erling Haaland, but it’s not for a specific club. There will be, I think, a clause for his potential exit, but not only for Real Madrid.”

Romano closed, “It will be an open clause and we will see the terms of this potential new deal. At the moment, the agreement is not reached yet, but there is a very good, positive conversation between the parties.”

Erling Haaland and Manchester City will be breathing a sigh of relief this week, with the understanding being that the striker has emerged from the international break with Norway across the last two weeks injury-free.

That comes after Premier League title rivals Arsenal saw their club captain and Haaland’s international teammate Martin Odegaard return to the North London club on crutches with a mammoth stretch of games on the horizon, including a trip to Manchester City.