How long will Erling Haaland stay at Man City? Prediction from former defender as Real Madrid warned that transfer fee for another Galactico 'isn't going to be small'

Published Jul. 20, 2026 6:57 a.m. ET

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Haaland signed 10-year contract through to 2034

That remarkable deal raised eyebrows when it was signed, with

His stunning strike rate has cemented a standing among the global elite, with the

Haaaland is about to turn 26 years of age, but still has many seasons ahead of him. City are hoping to see him spend several of those in Manchester. They need big hitters to help them

Haaland's father has left transfer door ajar for Real Madrid

There has been no indication that Haaland is getting itchy feet, despite all that he has achieved in England. The record books have been rewritten on a regular basis, and there may be

Lescott is confident that the powerful frontman will continue to illuminate a Premier League stage for the foreseeable future. Links to

Haaland’s father,

How many more seasons will Haaland spend at Man City?

Quizzed on how long Haaland will stick around at the Etihad, former City defender Lescott - speaking in association with

“Who knows, he may want the Premier League record in terms of goals, so that may be his ambition. But I don't know. I'm not nervous about him leaving in the next two or three seasons, if that's the question.

“I think an eight-year contract protects you from potential bidders. I don't think his value is ever going to go down in that time, so I think that's a factor in regards to the contract length.”

Lescott added on

“But in regards to the Galacticos, they do sign them, but they don't always buy them, so that has to be an element. Erling Haaland is not going to be cheap, and he's arguably one of the most important players in Manchester City's squad, so that is going to be considered if Manchester City decide to sell him.

“They're not going to be selling him because he's not scoring goals, so he's going to be at the peak of his powers, at one of the best teams in the world, with another team trying to buy him - and a rival in the Champions League - so that fee isn't going to be small.

“In regards to Erling Haaland, I think the club are in a great position for him to be there for the foreseeable future.”