The dazzling deal for Haaland comes as City awaits a verdict after being charged with 115 breaches of the Premier League’s financial rules. Possible sanctions include a points deduction or relegation from the top division. That was not an issue in Haaland's decision-making.

Erling Haaland has said Manchester City's battle to overturn the 115 Premier League charges for financial breaches had no influence over his decision to sign a new nine-and-a-half year contract.

How Haaland's contract was agreed, who was involved and why the striker decided to sign up for nine and a half years