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With Kylian Mbappe penning a fresh deal with Real Madrid, all eyes are now on Erling Haaland. The Norwegian striker has become a superstar following his move to Manchester City. The Sky Blues number nine has been the team’s top scorer for the last two seasons and shows no signs of slowing down. Many fans believe Erling will probably grow tired of life in the Premier League as he looks for a new challenge. His father Alfie Haaland has also fueled exit talks with the former Cityzens star claiming his son wants to play in all the top leagues in the world.

However, acquiring Erling Haaland’s signatures is not a straightforward job. The player is contracted with Manchester City until 2027 and it’s unlikely that the Sky Blues will part ways with their prized player for a humble fee. Additionally, Haaland’s agent Rafaela Pimenta is known to be one of the toughest negotiators. Pimenta was the one behind Haaland’s move to Manchester City and believes the Sky Blues are the right place for her client at the moment.

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Pimenta’s latest comments might also force interested clubs to take a rain check on signing the striker. In an interview with FlashScore, Rafaela Pimenta connected on Erling Haaland’s financial valuation, stating, He’s been Manchester City for two years now and there’s never been any gossip about him. His profile represents a huge value in the eyes of sponsors and clubs, as well as in terms of shirt sales and media exposure. All that, put together: ticket sales, TV rights, everything Erling will earn over the course of his career, I’m convinced it will exceed a billion.”

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Haaland’s agent might have also warded off any potential suitors during the interview, with the agent commenting on the player’s stint with Manchester City!

“Erling Haaland is 1000% committed” – Rafaela Pimenta

Fans in Manchester have been quite concerned about their striker’s future. The past few months have been filled with reports claiming Haaland’s dissatisfaction at the club and his desire to move onto a new challenge. However, it seems the rumors are nothing, but empty words with Rafaela Pimenta cleaning the air around his future.

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Rafaela seems to have enough about people asking about Erling Haaland. Well, it is probably annoying dealing with the same stuff repeatedly. The agent feels the club and Haaland have the ball in their court and are the right people to reveal things if it comes to that stage. Pimenta also claimed her client is committed to the club and wants to focus on the set goals.

Talk about a fresh change, because agents love to brag about their client’s future destination. However, Pimenta’s words will surely assure the ardent fans who’d riot if Manchester City let their talisman leave.