ERLING HAALAND is expected to become the first footballer to earn a million pounds.

Rafaela Pimenta, the Manchester City star’s agent, has stated that he might earn money outside of his standard contract.

Erling Haaland could earn £1billion

Rafaela Pimenta, left, insists there are a lot of ways Haaland can increase his earnings

Haaland, 23, is already making an estimated £865,000 per week at the Etihad Stadium.

This includes his weekly pay as well as the large incentives he has received as a result of his goal-scoring prowess and tournament victories.

However, according to his agency, this is only the beginning of the striker’s prospective earnings.

Pimenta believes Haaland has the potential to become the first footballer to earn £1 billion from image rights.

“I’m not saying the transfer fee would reach that amount,” Pimenta told The Guardian. I’d like to discuss the overall package that you create over your career.

“Today, you can play until you’re 35 years old.” You must consider wages, transfer fees, television money, sponsors, ticket sales, and jerseys. With a player like Erling, that figure quickly approaches a billion.

“The video game industry generates significant profits. Maybe I’ll offer a digital Erling Haaland for €2,000 (£1,741) to 100 million individuals in India, China, Brazil, and Mexico in the metaverse.

“Perhaps one day we’ll be able to watch a football game through glasses and feel the same emotions as if I were there.”

“With the virtual experience, you actually go 3D. So perhaps we will sell the football experience not only to broadcasters, but also to folks who will never be able to purchase or locate a ticket to the Bernabeu or the Etihad.

“They can play the game as if they were there (in the metaverse).” So when I say a billion, I’m referring to multipliers that go beyond the tangible.”

Pimenta has also praised the striker’s “professionalism” and underlined that he has remained grounded.

“I like dealing with the Haalands because they expect professionalism and communicate clearly,” she continued.

“It makes no difference whether you are a guy or a woman. They pay attention to you. It’s quite refreshing.

“He’s amazing and has his feet on the ground. He is well aware of who he is and what he stands for. He is not delusory.

“I’ve never seen him go through the negative changes that fame and fortune bring.”

“He’s only 23, but he’s so mature, so deep, so calm… and he loves to eat!”

Haaland has already landed a number of lucrative advertising partnerships, making him one of the game’s most lucrative stars.

Manchester City

Manchester City pays a lot of money to Haaland.

Nike have signed Haaland up on a deal worth £20million over 10 years

He receives a basic wage of around to £400,000 per week, which is comparable to other club stars, but performance bonuses that more than double it to £865,000 per week.

Samsung Norge

Samsung in Norway threw money at Haaland to advertise their phones and watches

In his native Norway, the Norwegian unit of Samsung chose Haaland to be the face of their phones in 2021.

It’s unclear whether he still has a contract with Samsung, which was reputedly worth £2 million.

Breitling

The expensive Swiss watchmaker welcomed Haaland to their list of ambassadors last year.

Luxury Swiss watchmakers Breitling made Haaland an ambassador of the brand – and he’s seen here wearing their Chronomat GMT 40 worth £4,700

He joins A-listers Brad Pitt, Charlize Theron, and Adam Driver as brand ambassadors.

Haaland is thought to have been paid roughly £1 million for the honor.

Hyperice

Sports stars have used products like Hyperice to help them recuperate over the years.

Haaland invested in Hyperice – a business now worth £560m – who make the famous NormaTec trousers athletes use to aid recovery

The NormaTec, their most well-known product, uses dynamic air compression to provide consumers with a relaxing massage.

Haaland and many others are devoted to them after match days since they resemble Michelin Man-style trousers.

Haaland is so passionate about their products that he is not only an ambassador, but he also owns shares in the company, which is now worth a stunning £560 million.

Viaplay

Haaland also signed a deal with Viaplay last year, joining Max Verstappen as an ambassador for the Norwegian streaming service.

As part of Haaland’s deal with Viaplay, a documentary chronicling his move to Man City was produced

With Viaplay possessing Premier League rights in his homeland, Haaland’s relocation to our shores made sense for all sides.

They immediately produced the documentary Haaland: The Big Decision, which tracked his relocation to City.