has sent shockwaves through the soccer world by signing one of the most lucrative contracts in ‘s history, tying him to the club until 2034—a deal that could span nearly his entire career. However, .

, both of whom had earmarked the Norwegian as a prime target. Initial reports claimed that no release clause existed, making Haaland an almost untouchable figure. However, .

According to Spanish outlet AS, “.” Despite this reported sum of money hasn’t transcended, the clause cold become effective starting in the .

Guardiola’s own future adds another layer of intrigue. . Still, the existence of this clause ensures Guardiola will have at least another season and a half with the striker without worrying about an early departure.

The extended contract, with its reported release clause, underscores the philosophy of Haaland’s agent, . Known as the successor to the late Mino Raiola, .

“I am in favor of freedom. It’s my battle. I always say that one of my priorities as an agent is to give the player what I call ‘the key to the door.’ Pimenta told AS. “What if tomorrow you can’t stand being there anymore because you don’t like it, they don’t pay you well, or your wife wants to live in Paris? Then you leave, right? ,” she concluded.

, meaning that if he fulfills his current deal, he will spend 12 years at the club. Guardiola, who has already served over eight years as City’s manager, weighed in on the significance of Haaland’s historic contract.

“When one player decides to sign this type of contract it’s because he wants to show how he wants to be here… And from him because in 10 years we never know what’s going to happen, it’s a long time… I think what happened is that he loves the club, the people he’s around, the Premier League, he loves to be here and I think he visualized that there is no better place he could be right now or the next 10 years I would say,” the Spanish coach stated.