Erling Haaland has insisted that he remains “incredibly happy”. Manchester City although the club faces potentially severe penalties for non-compliance Premier League financial regulation.
City are appealing after being found guilty of more than 100 offences, with possible punishments including a substantial points deduction or even demotion if the verdict is upheld.
However, Haaland has dismissed suggestions the uncertainty could affect his future, pointing to the long-term contract he signed in 2024 as proof of his commitment.
Speaking to Norwegian broadcaster TV2 after scoring in Norway’s 3-1 Nations League win against Wales, Haaland admitted he was uncomfortable discussing the ongoing court proceedings.
“That’s a difficult question for me to answer, because it’s a legal battle between the Premier League and Manchester City,” he said.
“Am I supposed to answer that? I really don’t know. It’s a hard question to answer when I don’t know much about it.
“To be completely honest, I’m focused on trying to perform at Manchester City. A club I signed a five-year contract with in 2022 and a new nine-and-a-half-year contract at the end of 2024.
“I think that says it all on the subject. I’m a City player and I’m incredibly happy there.”
Asked directly whether the possible sanctions could influence his future, the forward made it clear he had no intention of fueling the speculation.
“I understand you want a small starter here, but as I said I signed a long-term contract in 2024,” Haaland continued.
“I would say I made a good choice by joining City in 2022. We can all agree on that.
“I won’t say it myself, but look at the trophies I’ve won and how I’ve developed on and off the pitch.”
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Haaland’s comments come after an independent commission found City guilty in September, including of offenses relating to the concealment of more than £830m in funding between 2009 and 2018.
The City maintains that it has a “vast body of irrefutable evidence” that supports its case.
Haaland has stressed that the period under investigation predates his arrival at the Etihad Stadium and has admitted that he has not followed the proceedings closely.
“The investigation covered 2009-2018. I guess the answers will come,” he said.
“I don’t know when, I haven’t read much about it.
“I’m here after winning an international 3-1. Things aren’t going so well in the Premier League, but we’ll try to turn that around against Fulham (on Saturday).”