Haaland's father ties City future to appeal, silent on contract

📰 Haaland's father tied his son's long-term City future to the outcome of the financial-rules appeal. 📌 Key points 🗣️ Alfie Haaland suggested Erling's long-term future should be judged after the appeal ends. ⚖️ An independent commission found City responsible for 114 of the 115 charges. 📄 According to beIN Sports, City formally appealed on 1 October. 🤐 Asked about a relegation exit clause, he said he could not comment on contracts. ⚽ Erling is focused on playing as much football as possible, he said. 📝 What happened 🎙️ beIN Sports reports the comments came in an interview with Norwegian broadcaster Viaplay. 🧱 According to Goal, he said people outside the club think about it more and urged calm. 🔍 He also said City believe they have evidence to counter the charges. 🚫 He rejected comparisons with Juventus's Calciopoli relegation, saying that case involved match-fixing. ❓ No sanction has been decided. Fines, points deductions and expulsion are among the scenarios being discussed. 📊 By the numbers • Responsible for 114 of 115 charges • Appeal filed 1 October 2026 (beIN Sports) • Sanctions confirmed: 0 • Confirmed transfer talks for Haaland: 0 🔭 Why it matters City's star striker is now being discussed alongside the club's legal fight. The appeal could shake up the squad, but Haaland is a City player and no exit plan has been confirmed.