Revealing the truth about the release clause in Haaland's contract with Manchester City

Sources within Manchester City have revealed the truth behind the rumors of a release clause in Erling Haaland's contract that would allow him to leave the team in the event of relegation from the Premier League. This comes after the ruling related to the alleged financial rule violations in the competition.

TEAMtalk reports that sources at Manchester City have confirmed there are no release clauses in Erling Haaland's contract or those of several key players in the team, indicating that the club does not consider relegation from the Premier League as a scenario currently on the table.

Manchester City are preparing to appeal against the decision, with internal confidence in their ability to overturn the ruling. At the same time, reports have continued regarding the existence of clauses in the contracts of some players, including Haaland, that could be activated in the event of relegation, but club sources have confirmed that there are no such clauses.

Erling Haaland signed a new long-term contract with Manchester City last year and agreed to stay with the club despite the financial case still awaiting a decision. According to sources, the Norwegian forward's contract did not include any release clauses or relegation-related terms that would allow him to leave the team.

If Manchester City fail in their appeal, the club is preparing for potential compensation claims from rival clubs. However, the same source clarified that these potential claims will not affect the team's standing in the Premier League. For now, the club continues to focus on the appeal, with sources confirming that there are no penalties that can be activated due to relegation.