Erling Haaland’s smooth entry into the Premier League and his remarkable scoring frequency have sparked conversations about his potential to surpass Alan Shearer’s all-time goal record since his initial days at Manchester City.
While these discussions were often moderated by questions about Haaland’s future, with occasional rumors of a possible move to Spain, the Norwegian has now made it clear that he intends to remain at City for the long term.
On Friday, Haaland, 24, signed a new contract that will bind him to the club until 2034, demonstrating a significant commitment from both him and Manchester City.
This agreement signifies that Haaland is dedicating some of the prime years of his career to the club, and if he fulfills the entire contract term, he will have spent 12 years at City by 2034.
Considering his performance in his first two and a half seasons in English football, this development opens up the exciting possibility of Haaland breaking nearly every significant Premier League scoring record.
While Shearer’s record of 260 goals as the league’s all-time scorer remains intact for now, it once seemed utterly insurmountable. But what are the chances now?
Chasing Alan Shearer’s Record
One of the key takeaways from Friday’s announcement is its implications for Haaland’s goal-scoring ambitions in the Premier League.
There’s no denying his talent. With the new contract, the Norwegian international has already netted 79 goals in just 87 league appearances, a scoring rate that no player in Premier League history has matched over such a span.
Meanwhile, Alan Shearer in a reaction with a post on X Friday morning said, “congratulations Erling Haaland”, The 54 year old legend wrote with emoji clapping hands “Nine and half years? It surely shouldn’t take you that long?”
