Man City ‘respond to Ronaldo transfer plea’ as Haaland new contract is ‘held up’ by £101m clause

Man City are set to hand Erling Haaland a new contract at the club but it s being delayed by demands to include a release clause, according to reports.

The Citizens have been blessed by the Norway international since he joined from Borussia Dortmund in 2022 with the striker .

Haaland has helped Pep Guardiola s side to win two Premier League titles, an FA Cup, a Champions League and a UEFA Super Cup during his time at the Etihad Stadium.

The Norwegian has been linked with a move away from ever since he first arrived in Manchester with the striker being tipped to eventually move to La Liga giants Real Madrid or Barcelona.

But Man City are now keen on tying him down to a new deal, although reports in Spain on Monday insisted that Haaland wants a release c…