Erling Haaland “confident” in Manchester City’s battle against 115 Premier League charges | OneFootball

Manchester City striker Erling Haaland has insisted that he has full confidence in the club ‘knowing what they are doing’ in relation to their 115 Premier League charges.

The Norway international committed his very best years of his top-level playing career to the Etihad Stadium this month by agreeing to a brand new nine-and-a-half year contract alongside CEO Ferran Soriano and his agent, Rafaela Pimenta.

In a development that stunned the football community, Erling Haaland’s new deal now means that he will be closing in on his 34th birthday by the time his Manchester City agreement reaches its natural expiry in the summer of 2034.

The show of faith from the striker also comes as a major boost to the club in their hopes of ensuring that they can retain the former Borussia Dortmund striker despite ongoing ambitious interest from Spanish clubs, particularly Real Madrid.

And some within the game view the breakthrough with the Manchester City striker as a significant positive sign when it comes to their fate over their 115 charges issued by the Premier League in February 2023.

Speaking during a recent press conference appearance, Erling Haaland was quizzed by reporters on whether the ongoing threat of serious sanctions from the Premier League impacted his thinking around signing a new contract with Manchester City this month.

“I haven’t thought of that, or anything,” Haaland insisted on the subject of the elusive 115 charges for alleged breaches of financial rules in the English top-flight.

The Norway international continued, “I’m confident that the club know what they’re doing, and in the end I really don’t think I should speak too much about this.

“I’ve been here two-and-a-half years, and in the end I’m confident that the club knows what they’re doing.”

The Premier League issued their charges upon Manchester City following a four-year investigation almost two years ago, referring the club to an independent commission over alleged rule breaches between 2009 and 2018.

The English top-flight also accused City of not co-operating since the investigation started in December 2018, while the club responded by insisting that they were both “surprised” by the charges and are supported by a “body of irrefutable evidence”.

A statement from the club read at the time, “Manchester City is surprised by the issuing of these alleged breaches of the Premier League Rules, particularly given the extensive engagement and vast amount of detailed materials that the EPL has been provided with.

“The club welcomes the review of this matter by an independent commission, to impartially consider the comprehensive body of irrefutable evidence that exists in support of its position. As such we look forward to this matter being put to rest once and for all.”

Speaking during a press conference in December, manager Pep Guardiola admitted his belief that the club will find out the outcome of the 115 charges hearing involving the Premier League in February or March 2025.