Haaland's Contract Extension Worries Alan Shearer
Alan Shearer has expressed concern that Erling Haaland’s contract extension at Manchester City could lead to his Premier League goal-scoring record being broken.
Alan Shearer, the all-time leading goal scorer in the Premier League, has shared his concerns over Erling Haaland’s recent contract extension with Manchester City. Haaland, who has already made a significant impact at City, signed a long-term deal that will see him stay at the club until June 2034, further cementing his place in the Premier League. Shearer, who has held the record for most Premier League goals (260), is now worried that Haaland's prolific scoring pace could soon see his record surpassed.
Haaland’s numbers in the Premier League are staggering. In just over two years, he has scored 79 goals in 87 appearances, giving him an average of 0.91 goals per game. This is significantly higher than Shearer’s career average of 0.59 goals per game. According to statistics from Opta, if Haaland maintains this scoring rate without major injuries, he could break Shearer’s record as early as the 2029-2030 season. This has raised alarm among fans and former players alike, who are witnessing the rapid rise of one of the most lethal strikers in English football.
In an interview with Sky Sports, Haaland addressed the possibility of surpassing Shearer’s goal-scoring record, acknowledging that it could happen, but also stressing that he remains focused on the immediate task at hand. “I’m not thinking about the record right now. My focus is on the next game, the next training session. Maybe we’ll talk about this in a few years, but for now, I’m just concentrating on helping the team,” Haaland remarked, maintaining his down-to-earth attitude despite his extraordinary success.
Despite Haaland's humility, Shearer’s concerns are grounded in the impressive trajectory the young Norwegian is on. With Haaland’s continued consistency, he could very well break Shearer’s record in the near future. While Shearer remains the Premier League's top scorer for now, Haaland’s remarkable performances suggest that the record could eventually be within his grasp, making this an intriguing subplot in the years to come.
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