Pep Guardiola Confident Haaland Will Stay at Manchester City
Pep Guardiola dismissed Barcelona’s interest in Erling Haaland, expressing confidence the striker will honor his 10-year contract until 2034. Haaland, who has scored 318 goals by age 25, started this season with 11 goals in eight matches.
Pep Guardiola dismissed Barcelona’s interest in Erling Haaland, expressing confidence the striker will honor his 10-year contract until 2034. Haaland, who has scored 318 goals by age 25, started this season with 11 goals in eight matches. Guardiola said Haaland is not stupid to sign a deal he doesn’t intend to complete.
During the early weeks of the 2025–26 season, Pep Guardiola dismissed ongoing rumors linking Erling Haaland with a future move to Barcelona. The Manchester City manager expressed full confidence in Haaland’s commitment to the club, emphasizing that the Norwegian forward would not have signed a decade-long contract until 2034 if he didn’t intend to honor it. Guardiola acknowledged Barcelona’s interest, saying every club would dream of having a striker like Haaland, who has already scored 318 career goals for club and country by age 25.
Haaland’s form this season has silenced any doubts about his happiness at City, with 11 goals in his first eight matches following seasons where he netted 52, 38, and 34 goals respectively. Guardiola praised both Haaland’s professionalism and the team’s role in helping him thrive. The striker himself previously reaffirmed his commitment upon signing his new contract, describing Manchester City as a “special club” that brings out the best in everyone.
He credited Guardiola, his teammates, and supporters for creating an environment of success and vowed to continue improving and helping the club achieve more titles. Despite football’s uncertainty, both Haaland’s words and performances suggest he remains firmly “City no matter what.”
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