Erling Haaland delivers Manchester City contract update amid Real Madrid links

Since joining the Citizens from Borussia Dortmund in July 2022, the Norwegian striker has scored a remarkable 80 goals in 84 appearances across all competitions, breaking a plethora of goalscoring records in the process.

Haaland has found the net 28 times in 31 matches so far this season, most recently following up a five-goal haul in a 6-2 FA Cup win over Luton Town last week with a strike in City's 3-1 derby triumph over Manchester United in the Premier League on Sunday.

Although the 23-year-old, widely regarded as one of the best strikers in world football, has not yet completed two full seasons at Man City, he continues to be linked with a big-money move to Spanish giants Real Madrid, who are known to be in the market for a new attacker this summer.

Recent reports have suggested that the Citizens have plans to extend Haaland's contract at the Etihad beyond the summer of 2027 when his current deal is due to expire.

It has also been claimed that Man City are keen to increase the release clause in Haaland's current contract in a bid to strengthen their chances of keeping hold of their star striker.

Haaland has since addressed the media about his future, insisting that he remains «really happy» at Man City, although talks over a new contact are not at the forefront of his mind amidst the club's busy fixture schedule.

«I'm really happy, especially with the people that I'm surrounded by. The manager, the directors, the board are a group of amazing people and I'm really happy,» Haaland told reporters at a press conference on Tuesday ahead of Man City's