Erling Haaland has been tipped to become the first footballer in the history of the game to earn about £1Billion.
Erling Haaland could make more money outside of his usual contract, according to Rafaela Pimenta, his agent.
At the Etihad Stadium, Haaland, 23, is already reportedly making an incredible £865,000 a week.
This includes his weekly pay as well as the large bonuses he has received for winning tournaments and scoring goals.
The Haaland's agent, nevertheless, has speculated that the striker's prospective earnings have only just begun to increase.
Pimenta thinks that her client, Erling Haaland, has the potential to be the first football player to make £1 billion from image rights.
Speaking to The Guardian about Erling Haaland, Pimenta said: "I’m not saying the transfer fee would reach that amount. I want to talk about the whole package that you generate throughout your career."
"Today you can play up to 35 years old. You have to think about salary, transfer fees, broadcast income, sponsors, ticket sales, jerseys. With a player like Erling, that climbs to a billion."
"Revenues in the video game industry are enormous. In the metaverse, maybe I sell a digital Erling Haaland for €2,000 (£1,741) to 100 million people in India, China, Brazil, and Mexico."
"Perhaps one day we will reach the moment when we experience a football match with glasses, which will trigger the same emotions as if I were there."
"You really go 3D with the virtual experience. So maybe we will sell the football experience, not only to broadcasters but also to individuals who can never afford or find a ticket to the Bernabeu or the Etihad."
"They can experience the game (on the metaverse) as if they were there. So when I say a billion, I’m using multipliers beyond the physical."
Pimenta has also praised the "professionalism" of the striker and his family and maintained that he has stayed grounded.
She continued: "I like dealing with the Haalands because they expect professionalism and they communicate clearly. It doesn’t matter if you are a man or a woman. They listen to you. It’s very refreshing."
"He is incredible and has his feet on the ground. He is very aware of who he is and what he represents. He has no illusions. I have never seen in him these 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!"
Being one of the most valuable stars in the game, Erling Haaland has already landed several commercial deals. Below are some of the avenues through which Haaland earns.
Like other players at the club, he makes around £400,000 a week in base pay, but he also gets performance bonuses that more than quadruple that amount to £865,000 a week.
Samsung Norway
In 2021, Haaland was featured as the face of Samsung's phones in his native Norway.
Haaland joined A-listers Brad Pitt, Charlize Theron, and Adam Driver on the list of ambassadors for the upscale Swiss wristwatch last year. It's thought Haaland received payment of almost £1 million for the opportunity.
Sports celebrities have been using Hyperice's rehabilitation solutions over the years.
Their best-known device, the NormaTec, gives consumers a therapeutic massage via dynamic air compression.
Haaland and many others are obsessed with these pants, which resemble Michelin Man-style pants, following game days.
Haaland signed a contract with Viaplay last year as well, teaming up with Max Verstappen, another representative for the Norwegian streaming provider.
Erling Haaland could make more money outside of his usual contract, according to Rafaela Pimenta, his agent.
At the Etihad Stadium, Haaland, 23, is already reportedly making an incredible £865,000 a week.
This includes his weekly pay as well as the large bonuses he has received for winning tournaments and scoring goals.
The Haaland's agent, nevertheless, has speculated that the striker's prospective earnings have only just begun to increase.
Pimenta thinks that her client, Erling Haaland, has the potential to be the first football player to make £1 billion from image rights.
Speaking to The Guardian about Erling Haaland, Pimenta said: "I’m not saying the transfer fee would reach that amount. I want to talk about the whole package that you generate throughout your career."
"Today you can play up to 35 years old. You have to think about salary, transfer fees, broadcast income, sponsors, ticket sales, jerseys. With a player like Erling, that climbs to a billion."
"Revenues in the video game industry are enormous. In the metaverse, maybe I sell a digital Erling Haaland for €2,000 (£1,741) to 100 million people in India, China, Brazil, and Mexico."
"Perhaps one day we will reach the moment when we experience a football match with glasses, which will trigger the same emotions as if I were there."
"You really go 3D with the virtual experience. So maybe we will sell the football experience, not only to broadcasters but also to individuals who can never afford or find a ticket to the Bernabeu or the Etihad."
"They can experience the game (on the metaverse) as if they were there. So when I say a billion, I’m using multipliers beyond the physical."
Pimenta has also praised the "professionalism" of the striker and his family and maintained that he has stayed grounded.
She continued: "I like dealing with the Haalands because they expect professionalism and they communicate clearly. It doesn’t matter if you are a man or a woman. They listen to you. It’s very refreshing."
"He is incredible and has his feet on the ground. He is very aware of who he is and what he represents. He has no illusions. I have never seen in him these 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!"
Being one of the most valuable stars in the game, Erling Haaland has already landed several commercial deals. Below are some of the avenues through which Haaland earns.
Man City
Like other players at the club, he makes around £400,000 a week in base pay, but he also gets performance bonuses that more than quadruple that amount to £865,000 a week.
Samsung Norway
In 2021, Haaland was featured as the face of Samsung's phones in his native Norway.
Breitling
Haaland joined A-listers Brad Pitt, Charlize Theron, and Adam Driver on the list of ambassadors for the upscale Swiss wristwatch last year. It's thought Haaland received payment of almost £1 million for the opportunity.
Hyperice
Sports celebrities have been using Hyperice's rehabilitation solutions over the years.
Their best-known device, the NormaTec, gives consumers a therapeutic massage via dynamic air compression.
Haaland and many others are obsessed with these pants, which resemble Michelin Man-style pants, following game days.
Viaplay
Haaland signed a contract with Viaplay last year as well, teaming up with Max Verstappen, another representative for the Norwegian streaming provider.