In the fast-moving world of Premier League football, fans are a constant. While a club’s managers, players and owners come and go, the one true commitment seems to come from the supporters.
So Erling Haaland caused quite a stir when he signed his latest contract, which ties him to Manchester City for nine and a half years. It’s the longest contract in Premier League history, and a significant statement for both club and player.
There’s a similar story over at Chelsea, where England midfielder Cole Palmer recently extended his seven-year contract to nine years. And while both these players are valuable team members, there are also risks to such long-term deals.
