Welcome Erling Haaland | Signing confirmed on a 5 year deal

[Damanino]

if he wanted that release clause it means he is not as comitted tho, angling for a next move.Pep leaves, Benzema retires etc.

still hoping its fake and RC. bluemoon itk's said its fake info anyway.

 

[The Pandorica Opened]

Quite right.
Concentrate completely on the squad to win this season’s league.
It’s threadbare at the moment.
100% get this over the line, before looking at next season.

As others pointed out, Pep was probably telling a white-lie. If Sam Lee's story about sneaking Haaland into City is true (although it does sound a bit Mission-Impossible), then the communication must be much more intense than we imagined.

 

[Gumzy97]

Look if there is a release clause after 3 years so what? 3 years is a long time in football there will be another couple of talents coming through who could have world class potential

 

[ganganvince]

The release clause may be true, it might not be. Who gives a toss?

The guy is among the hottest properties in world football. He was available for relative peanuts and he is coming to Manchester City. He will never be available for cheaper than what he was now, and this idea that the likes of Real/Barca/Bayern/whoever the frig you want, would rather pay £150m in 2 years time than get him for £50m now is absolute horseshit. If they could have gotten him now, they would, but again, he wants to come to us.

I would rather pay £50m now and get 2 or 3 incredible years out of him, than do what United did and say no to release clause (if it even exists) and him go somewhere else. If in 2 or 3 years he fancies a change of scenery, he will get his wish, because we don’t hold players at the club who don’t want to be here. That is why it matters not if there is a release clause because the outcome will be the same either way.

Also in 2024 Delap will be at his peak (whether thats good enough time will tell)

 

[Deleted member 87819]

if he wanted that release clause it means he is not as comitted tho, angling for a next move.Pep leaves, Benzema retires etc.

still hoping its fake and RC. bluemoon itk's said its fake info anyway.

Do you really think a 21 year old player himself is handling details of his own contracts? And Raiola reportedly wanted any club he signed for to include a release clause, no matter which one, including the clubs people are showing their insecurities by fearing he would want to leave for. Benzema is leaving Real Madrid next year unless he signs a new contract, which their fans don’t think he will, not in three years. There is absolutely no reason to doubt the player’s commitment. Do not fall for the media narratives

 

[Deleted member 87819]

Surely you don't think that Pep doesn't talk to any of our signings until they've held the shirt?

He certainly can’t admit to it legally

 

[David Kloppesh]

Are you being serious or a troll? First of all, Benzema’s last year of contract is his next one. His contract ends in 2023 and he has publicly spoken about going elsewhere afterwards. Get your facts straight. There is a reason that Real Madrid reportedly wanted Haaland to stay another season at Dortmund. HE DID NOT WANT THAT. HE WANTED US. When you sign a five year contract, the release clause (if there is one) naturally always kicks in after the third year, it’s the standard. I repeat to you, a release clause nearing €200M isn’t something clubs can afford let alone when you consider fees on top of that. IF it’s there, it is something Raiola pushed, and he isn’t here anymore.
Now you are telling me we shouldn’t have signed a player who has historical and emotional connections to us because at 21 he isn’t in charge of every aspect of his career and an agent was handling his contracts to his liking, and instead should have signed a player that is identified with another English club and didn’t have the guts to push to leave them? Or a player from Uruguay who doesn’t have connections and could easily push to leave in a few years? You cannot be serious

you should have used all caps, that's how I read it ))

 

[halfcenturyup]

Dear oh dear, some people. More worried abut what other fans say, than excited by the prospect of having Haaland here, even if its for two or three years.

Best case scenario, he stays for 5/6 years, wins loads, settles and extends. Worst case scenario, he stays 2/3 years, doesn't settle, leaves and we generate 150-200 million cash to invest in the next superstar. Other fans can shed their salty tears.

Either way, the next 2/3 years will be exciting as fuck.

 

[Kamaro011]

You're not alone in your doubts. This particular transfer could prove to be a mistake, of course. Only time will tell.

But a club with City's ambitions had to start making 'galactico' acquisitions sooner or later. If you want to sit at the table with the big boys, you have to compete for such players. It's a risk, but a risk worth taking

We can't do this Galacticos signing every year, we are not yet in Real Madrid level able to do financial muscle on year basis. The fact that governing body is favouring them in term of financial leeway is major advantage, the advantage we currently lack because we are not those istree club thus didn't have the same previlege.

 

[Corky]

if he wanted that release clause it means he is not as comitted tho, angling for a next move.Pep leaves, Benzema retires etc.

still hoping its fake and RC. bluemoon itk's said its fake info anyway.

It puts him in stronger negotiating position.

City greatly benefited from his previous release clause, and if he plays well after one year and likes it here he will get an improved deal after one year and no release clause. If he doesn't settle but other clubs want him, then he can move on.

City take players on loan and offer one deals, and we know if true he has committed for at least 2 years and we get a massive bonus if he leaves then. It is a great deal for City and the player, without tying a young player to the club who hasn't made his mind up about what city or country he want to spend his best years in yet.