Haaland and father buy homes on Man City's Abu Dhabi development

📰 Erling Haaland and his father have bought homes on Man City's branded housing development in Abu Dhabi. 📌 Key points 🏠 Haaland and his father each bought a home on the 'Ohana' development on Yas Island. 🎥 In a video, Haaland said: "We will be neighbours in Abu Dhabi." 💷 Prices run from over £770,000 to more than £7.25m. 🛂 Buyers also receive a 10-year UAE visa. ⚖️ It comes while City appeal against 114 guilty findings. 📝 What happened 🏟️ Manchester City and developer Ohana held a launch event at the Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi. Haaland appeared on video, saying he was "so happy" to join the project and that both he and his father had bought a house. 👨‍👦 His father Alfie, a former City player, went on stage as a special guest, and former manager Pep Guardiola joined a Q&A session. 🏝️ The project comes from a partnership signed in January 2026 and is billed as the club's first branded residential development, with a City training academy, café and private beach. 🔍 Neither the type of property nor the price either Haaland paid has been disclosed. The Times also covered the story in Tuesday's edition. 📊 By the numbers • Cheapest: two-bed townhouse from over £770,000 • Most expensive: custom estate over £7.25m • Perk: 10-year UAE visa • Verdict: guilty on 114 of 115 charges (under appeal) 🔭 Why it matters City were found to have inflated revenue through 'sham' sponsorship deals between 2009 and 2018 and are appealing. Their star striker buying into a club project in Abu Dhabi is a striking image, especially with speculation about his future never far away. City host PSG in the Champions League on 14 October.