‘It is not the only club’ – Liverpool boss Arne Slot calls out three Premier League rivals’ spending in response to Erling Haaland’s new ten-year contract
Liverpool manager Arne Slot has shared his thoughts on the staggering spending spree in the Premier League, specifically highlighting Manchester City’s recent ten-year contract extension with Erling Haaland, reportedly worth a whopping £500,000 per week.
Slot noted that Manchester City is by no means the only club with deep pockets, pointing to Chelsea and Manchester United as other top-flight teams that have splurged enormous amounts of money. A closer look at the numbers reveals that since 2016, Chelsea has led the pack with a staggering £2.04 billion spent, while Manchester City and Manchester United have each shelled out around £1.5 billion.
In contrast, Liverpool’s spending has been relatively modest, with £940 million spent since 2016. Yet, despite this significant disparity, Slot expressed unwavering confidence in his team’s ability to hold their own against the league’s big spenders.
For Slot, the Premier League’s allure lies in its intense competition and high stakes. He acknowledged that Liverpool may not always be the biggest spenders, but the team is more than content with its current roster and is firmly focused on competing with the best.
