Manchester City striker Erling Haaland says the charges against the club did not affect his decision to sign a new long-term contract.Haaland has agreed to a nine-and-a-half-year deal, keeping him at the Etihad Stadium until 2034, making him one of the world's highest-paid athletes.

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Meanwhile, City are still waiting for the outcome of an investigation into 115 alleged breaches of Premier League financial rules, which could lead to a points deduction or even relegation.When asked if he had a way out of his new deal should City lose the case, Haaland said: “No, I haven’t thought of that or anything.

am confident that the club know what they are doing and I really don’t think

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I should speak too much about this.”Manchester City were charged in February 2023 after a four-year investigation and referred to an independent commission.The club is accused of breaking Premier League financial rules between 2009 and 2018, but City strongly deny all allegations. A private hearing on the case was held between September and December.

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Since joining from Borussia Dortmund in 2022, Norway striker Erling Haaland has scored 112 goals in 127 matches for City.Haaland’s original contract, which was set to end in 2027, had certain clauses that have now been removed. There are rumors of a break clause that could take effect in 2029, but neither the club nor his representatives have confirmed this.

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His new deal is the longest in Premier League history, surpassing the nine-year contract Chelsea's Cole Palmer signed in August.“It is a really good sign,” added Haaland. “Of course it is a bit unusual, it is not normal and that is also something I like.“It felt good for both parties and in the end it was an easy choice.

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”Manchester City will play an important Champions League group stage match against Paris St-Germain at Parc des Princes on Wednesday.

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