Erling Haaland reaffirms Manchester City commitment amid 115 charges

Erling Haaland says Manchester City’s legal case has not affected his commitment to the club, insisting he is concentrating on improving their Premier League form rather than considering the possible consequences of the Financial Fair Play breaches.

An independent commission found Manchester City guilty of the vast majority of 115 charges in September. Haaland was asked about the situation after scoring in Norway’s 3-1 UEFA Nations League victory over Wales on Saturday.

“I assume the answers will come. I don’t know when. I haven’t read much about it,” he said.

The Norway striker joined Manchester City from Borussia Dortmund in 2022 and initially signed a five-year contract. He agreed a new nine-and-a-half-year deal in late 2024, making it one of the most notable contracts in modern football.

Asked about his position, Haaland said: “To be completely honest, I’m focused on trying to perform for Manchester City. A club I signed a five-year deal with in 2022, and a new nine-and-a-half-year deal in late 2024.

“I think that says everything about the matter. I’m a City player and I’m incredibly happy there.”

Haaland has scored consistently since moving to the Etihad, helping Manchester City win Premier League titles, the FA Cup and the Champions League. He has also developed into one of the most complete centre-forwards in world football.

“I’d say I made a pretty good choice by joining City in 2022. We can all agree on that. I would say so myself when I look at the trophies I’ve won and how I’ve developed on and off the pitch,” he added.

Focus shifts to international and domestic form

Manchester City have endured a mixed spell in the Premier League, while Haaland’s comments came after Norway secured a 3-1 international win and a place in the 1st seed pot for the Euro qualifiers.

The striker acknowledged City’s domestic difficulties but said the immediate focus was on Norway’s next match against Denmark.

“I’m standing here after winning an international 3-1 and we’re in the 1st seed pot for the Euro qualifiers,” he said.

“Things aren’t going so well for City in the league but we’ll try and turn that around against Fulham. But we can’t focus on that right now. Now we have to focus on Denmark.”

Haaland’s long-term contract with Manchester City continues to underline the relationship between the player and the club, despite the unresolved case surrounding the 115 charges.