ERLING HAALAND could become the first £1BILLION footballer.

Rafaela Pimenta, the Manchester City star’s agent, says he might profit outside his contract.

Erling Haaland may make £1bn

Rafaela Pimenta, left, says Haaland can enhance his profits in many ways.

At the Etihad Stadium, Haaland, 23, earns an estimated £865,000 every week.

He receives a weekly pay and large bonuses for his goals and tournament wins.

His agency claims this is just the start of the striker’s riches.

Pimenta thinks Haaland might be the first footballer to earn £1billion from image rights.

I’m not claiming the transfer fee would reach that amount,” Pimenta told The Guardian. I want to discuss your career package.

Playing at 35 is possible today. Consider salaries, transfer fees, broadcast money, sponsors, ticket sales, and jerseys. Erling boosts that to a billiоn.

“Video game revenues are huge. I could sell a digital Erling Haaland for €2,000 (£1,741) to 100 million people in India, China, Brazil, and Mexico in the metaverse.

Perhaps one day we will watch a football match with glasses and have the same emotions as if I were there.

“Your virtual experience is 3D. So maybe we’ll sell the football experience to broadcasters and others who can’t afford or get tickets to the Bernabeu or Etihad.

The metaverse game can be experienced as if they were there. I use multipliers beyond the tangible when I sаy billiоn.”

Pimenta has also praised the striker and his family’s “professionalism” and groundedness.

The Haalands expect professionalism and communicate openly, therefore I prefer working with them.

It doesn’t matter your gender. Your voice is heard. Very refreshing.

“He is amazing and grounded. He knows who he is and represents. His illusions are gone.

I have never seen him change negatively due to fаme and money

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

Haaland has several lucrative marketing partnerships, making him one of the game’s biggest stars.

Man City

Manchester City pays Haaland well.

He earns around to £400,000 a week, like other club players, but performance bonuses treble it to £865,000.

Nike signed Haaland for £20m over 10 years.

Samsung Norway

Samsung Norway made Haaland the face of its phones in 2021.

He may still have a £2million Samsung deal.

Samsung Norway paid Haaland to promote its phones and watches.

Breitling

The expensive Swiss watchmaker added Haaland as an ambassador last year.

Hollywood stars Brad Pitt, Charlize Theron, and Adam Driver represent the brand.

Haaland reportedly received £1million for the privilege.

Swiss luxury watchmakers Haaland is a Breitling ambassador and wears their £4,700 Chronomat GMT 40.

Hyperice

For years, athletes have used Hyperice’s recuperation techniques.

Their most popular product, the NormaTec, massages consumers with dynamic air compression.

Haaland and others love these Michelin Man-style trousers after matches.

Haaland is an advocate and owns £560million in the company because he loves their products.

Haaland invested in £560m Hyperice, which makes NormaTec recovery trousers for athletes.

Viaplay

Haaland and Max Verstappen, another Viaplay ambassador, signed an agreement last year.

Haaland’s move to the UK made sense for both sides because Viaplay had Premier League rights in his own country.

They immediately made the documentary Haaland: The Big Decision on his move to City.

Haaland’s Viaplay deal included a documentary about his relocation to Man City.