'Incredibly happy' Haaland keeping focus on the pitch amid Man City speculation

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Erling Haaland says he is "incredibly happy" at Manchester City and is solely focusing on performances on the pitch instead of potential sanctions off it.

City were found guilty of more than 100 breaches of the Premier League's financial regulations between 2009-10 and 2017-18 in September, and they have since appealed the ruling.

With the appeal ongoing, the potential punishments should the verdict be upheld have not been revealed.

Haaland, who joined City back in 2022 and signed a further long-term contract in 2024, was asked about the case following Norway's 3-1 Nations League win over Wales, though he insisted his only aim was to get results on the pitch.

"This is a question I struggle to answer, because it's a legal battle between the Premier League and Manchester City," Haaland told Norwegian broadcaster TV2.

"Am I supposed to answer that? I don't really know. It's a difficult question to answer when I don't know that much about it.

"To be completely honest, I'm focused on trying to perform for Manchester City. A club I signed a five-year deal with in 2022, and a new nine-and-a-half-year deal in late 2024.

"I think that says everything about the matter. I'm a City player, and I'm incredibly happy there."

Haaland scored a penalty against Wales, netting his 66th goal in his 60th appearance for his country.

He has also made a strong start to 2026-27 for City, having scored 14 goals in 14 games in all competitions – no Premier League player has netted more.

However, City suffered three successive losses in the league before the international break, with Haaland failing to score in the latter two defeats.

But he is keen to get back firing as soon as possible, something he reiterated when asked if the case affects his future at the Etihad.

"I understand that you want a little headline here, but as I said, I signed a long-term contract in 2024," Haaland added.

"I'd say I made a pretty good choice by joining City in 2022. We can all agree on that.

"I won't say it myself, but look at the trophies I've won and how I've developed on and off the pitch.

"I'm standing here after winning an international 3-1. Things aren't going so well in the Premier League, but we'll try to turn that around against Fulham [on Saturday]."

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