There have been few more remarkable contracts in football history than Erling Haaland's recent bumper deal.
The Norwegian sniper has put pen to paper on something extraordinary new Nine-and-a-half-year contract with Manchester Citya deal that will, in theory at least, keep him at Etihad Stadium until he is 33 years old.
Unsurprisingly, Haaland's latest contract comes with a stunning pay rise that cements his status as one of the world's best earners – a reward for several years of exceptional service and relentless goal contributions.
But how does Haaland's weekly wage package compare to some other football stars?
There have been conflicting reports about the exact amount Haaland is now earning with the Premier League champions, but it has been revealed by… talkSPORT His new contract makes him drool £500,000 per week.
This represents an increase of £100,000 per week on his previous salary and earns him a ridiculous £26 million each year. If he stays at Manchester City until his contract expires in 2034, Haaland will have earned £247m in wages alone.
In other words, Haaland currently earns approximately £50 per minute and £3,000 per hour. That's before you consider sponsorship deals and bonuses. Simply mind-boggling.
If Haaland is indeed earning half a million pounds every week, that would make him the highest-paid player in the Premier League by a certain margin. This title was previously held by his Man City teammate Kevin De Bruynewhose current deal is worth £400,000 per week. Liverpool Mohamed Salah And somewhat remarkably, Manchester United Casemiro They are the second highest earners in the department and earn £350,000 a week.
There are only six players in world football earning more than Haaland at the moment, and none of them play within Europe. Unsurprisingly, Saudi Arabia currently pays the highest wages, with Najm Al Nasr Cristiano Ronaldo Earning a staggering £3.2 million every seven days.
Neymar Jr (£2.65 million) and Karim Benzema (£1.6m) They both earn a ridiculous weekly wage, while they have won the Ballon d'Or eight times Lionel Messi He earns £865,000 per week for Inter Miami.
Sadio Mane (650 thousand pounds sterling) and Haaland’s former friend in Manchester City Riyad Mahrez (£580,000) also exceeds the Scandinavian giant's profit on a weekly basis.
