As the 2026/27 football season approaches, reports confirm that Erling HaalandPlayer·Erling Haaland will continue to be the highest-paid player at Manchester CityTeam·Manchester City, commanding a weekly salary of £525,000. This substantial figure underscores his pivotal role within the squad and the club's long-term investment in the Norwegian striker.
Haaland's elevated earnings for the upcoming season are a direct result of a new 9.5-year contract he signed in January 2025, extending his commitment to Manchester CityTeam·Manchester City until 2034. This landmark agreement reportedly positioned him as the highest-paid player in the Premier LeagueCompetition·Premier League and among the elite earners in global football, reflecting his prolific goal-scoring record and market value.
The financial structure for the 2025/26 season already saw Erling HaalandPlayer·Erling Haaland at the top of City's wage bill, with an estimated gross salary of £525,000 per week, translating to approximately £27 million annually before additional bonuses and image rights. Other notable high earners during that period included Bernardo SilvaPlayer·Bernardo Silva at £300,000 per week, Omar MarmoushPlayer·Omar Marmoush at £295,000 per week, and both Rúben Dias and Gianluigi DonnarummaPlayer·Gianluigi Donnarumma each earning £250,000 per week, according to reports.
Following his contract extension, Haaland expressed his satisfaction and ambition for the future.
"I'm super happy, proud. I'm looking forward to staying here for a long time."
"Now I want to keep developing, keep working to get better and look to do my best to try and help us achieve more success going forward."— Erling Haaland
Manchester CityTeam·Manchester City concluded the 2025/26 Premier LeagueCompetition·Premier League season in 2nd place, securing 78 points from 38 matches. Their record of 23 wins, 9 draws, and 6 losses, coupled with a goal difference of +42, ensured qualification for the 2026-2027 UEFA Champions League group stage. Domestically, the club achieved a double, lifting both the FA CupCompetition·FA Cup and the EFL CupCompetition·EFL Cup. However, their UEFA Champions League campaign ended in the Round of 16, where they were defeated 5-1 on aggregate by Real MadridTeam·Real Madrid.
The 2025/26 season also marked a significant transition for the club, as Pep Guardiola concluded his decade-long tenure as manager. Enzo Maresca has since taken the helm, set to lead the team into the 2026/27 season. Haaland's long-term contract provides a cornerstone for Maresca's new era, ensuring the club retains one of football's most potent attacking talents as they aim for continued success across all competitions.
Manchester City players celebrate with the FA Cup trophy after winning the final at Wembley. Credit: Action Plus/IMAGO
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