He may only be 22, but Erling Haaland has already made quite a bank in his football career and his Man City contract is huge.
Haaland made a great return to his country of birth when he signed for Manchester City.
Norway’s biggest sports star
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Of course, Haaland is as Norwegian as they come, but he was born in Leeds while his father, Alf Inge, plied his trade as a much harder-working fullback.
Haaland seems like a Nordic hero who wouldn’t be bad in the Vikings cast.
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He doesn’t terrorize English monasteries, but the English defenders might have preferred Haaland to stay at Dortmund.
Haaland has already surpassed 25 goals in the Premier League and scores hat-tricks for fun, so it’s understandable that Manchester City have shelled out hefty amounts in wages and signing bonuses.
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How much does Erling Haaland earn?
Has been reported Haaland earns about 900,000 pounds (19.1 million rand) a week, or about 35 million pounds (745 million rand) per season.
A modest release clause of £51m allowed Manchester City to move him away from Dortmund at a reduced price.
Haaland was happy to join a club his father had played for and the salary package was clearly attractive.
How Rich Is Erling Haaland: Net Worth
Erling Haaland has a reported net worth of $40 million (R672 million), and that figure is set to skyrocket in the coming seasons.
While Haaland’s salary is likely to stay the same for a while at least, he continues to attract new business partners.
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He currently enjoys endorsement deals with Nike, luxury watch maker Breitling, and Nordic streaming service Viaplay.
Haaland owns a stake in sports technology and nutrition company Hyperice.