Forever Blue: Haaland Commits His Heart and Career to Manchester City

Erling Haaland’s incredible journey with Manchester City has taken another powerful turn — and this time, it’s personal. According to his agent, Rafaela Pimenta, the Norwegian superstar has made it clear: he hasn’t just signed a contract. He’s married to the club.

Since arriving at the Etihad from Borussia Dortmund in 2022, Haaland has shattered expectations — and records. Goals came in relentless waves. Titles followed. And in his debut season alone, he helped power City to a historic Treble, matching United’s long-standing feat from 1999 — and finally bringing the Champions League trophy to Manchester in sky blue.

The story didn’t end there. The next season, City claimed a fourth consecutive Premier League title — something no other English club has ever done. Haaland was at the heart of it all: a machine in front of goal, but also a true symbol of the new City era under Pep Guardiola.

It’s no surprise, then, that the club has worked tirelessly to secure Haaland’s future in Manchester. But this wasn’t just business — it was something more. In a revealing interview with The Athletic, Pimenta opened up about the emotional and ambitious process behind Haaland’s long-term contract.

“There’s the football dream, and then there’s my dream as an agent — to help create something beautiful,” Pimenta said. “This deal was a work of art. It took time, trust, and a lot of love between everyone involved — City, Erling, his family. At the end I looked at it and thought, ‘What a beauty.’”

She joked about how long it took to get everything perfect: “It’s annoying to say ‘nine-and-a-half years’ — I wanted to call it 10!”

But perhaps the most striking moment came when Pimenta explained the meaning behind the contract’s length. “If I want to tell you I love you, I marry you. I don’t just date you. That’s what this is — a marriage. That’s how much Erling loves this club.”