REVEALED: Erling Haaland's Contract Clause That Could See Him Leave Manchester City This Summer

Manchester City might have a huge problem at the end of this season—one that could see them lose their star striker, Erling Haaland. Reports suggest that if City fail to qualify for next season’s Champions League, Haaland could leave, even after signing a massive new contract.

Haaland recently signed a long-term deal with City that runs until 2034, securing his future at the Etihad for years to come. However, before the contract was finalized, his representatives pushed for a release clause.

According to Spanish media outlet El Nacional, they got their wish. The report claims that Haaland’s contract contains clauses that would allow him to leave under specific conditions—one of them being if City do not secure a place in next season’s Champions League.

This could spell trouble for Pep Guardiola’s side. Losing Haaland, who has contributed to 131 goals in as many games, would be a major setback for the club.

According to reports, Barcelona is closely monitoring the situation in light of Haaland’s potential availability. According to reports, club president Joan Laporta is adamant about signing the Norwegian forward if the chance presents itself. Given Barca’s financial struggles, affording Haaland might be difficult, but if a release clause exists, they may try to work out a deal.

At the moment, City sit fifth in the Premier League table, just two points behind fourth-placed Chelsea. Normally, finishing fifth would mean missing out on the Champions League, but this season, the Premier League is expected to receive an extra qualification spot.

That means City might still qualify if they hold their current position. However, teams like Aston Villa, Newcastle, and Bournemouth are all fighting to overtake them, and nothing is guaranteed.

Another way for City to secure their spot is by winning this season’s Champions League, something they did in 2023. But their form in Europe this season has not been as dominant, and they barely made it past the group stage.

While City are focused on their performances this season, they are also preparing for the summer transfer window. Reports says that they had already agreed to sign Juventus star Andrea Cambiaso this January but had to delay the move due to financial play rules. The deal is expected to be completed in the summer.

Douglas Luiz from Aston Villa was also linked to City in January, but the transfer was not completed in time. In addition, if they are fail to get Cambiaso, they are also considering Theo Hernandez of AC Milan as a backup.

The big question remains—can City secure their Champions League spot and avoid a ‘crisis’ involving Haaland’s possible exit? With the league getting more competitive, Guardiola’s side must stay focused to ensure they finish in the top four and avoid losing one of their biggest stars.