Manchester City forward Erling Haaland celebrated his 24th birthday on the club’s US tour in 2024, where he received birthday wishes from teammates Phil Foden, Jack Grealish, Kyle Walker, and former Borussia Dortmund teammate Jadon Sancho.
Haaland responded to the well-wishes by saying, “Thanks for all the birthday wishes, everyone. Twenty-four years old means I’m no longer a talent anymore, so let’s get to work. No excuses.”
Manchester City US Tour
Haaland’s pre-season journey with City kicks off against Celtic in North Carolina, followed by matches against Milan in New York, Barcelona in Orlando, and Chelsea in Ohio.
Haaland Stats and Transfer Rumours
In the 2023/24 season, Haaland scored 27 goals in the Premier League, falling short of his previous season’s tally. He faced criticism for his performance in City’s FA Cup final loss to Manchester United.
Despite transfer rumors linking him to Real Madrid, Haaland confirmed his commitment to City for the upcoming season.
Erling Haaland’s Salary
Haaland earns a substantial basic salary with bonuses that can reach up to £850,000 per week. His contract with City is set until 2027.
City will begin their season against United in the Community Shield, followed by their Premier League opener against Chelsea.
Haaland did not participate in Euro 2024 as Norway did not qualify, giving him a restful summer compared to other top players in Europe.