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Lionel Messi & David Beckham have Erling Haaland considering MLS future

Lionel Messi and David Beckham have Manchester City striker Erling Haaland considering a future transfer to MLS.

  • Striker committed to 10-year deal with City
  • Open to future spell in the United States
  • Inspired by Argentine GOAT & Man Utd icon
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  • WHAT HAPPENED?

    The Norwegian frontman has no intention of chasing the American dream any time soon, with a remarkable 10-year contract being committed to at the Etihad Stadium. There is plenty of Premier League and Champions League action for him to take in for now.

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    THE BIGGER PICTURE

    Record books are likely to be rewritten there, with Haaland just 25 years of age. He has already hit 124 goals for City through 146 appearances, across three seasons, with that haul including 85 efforts in the English top-flight.

  • DID YOU KNOW?

    Haaland has already won just about everything in Manchester, but still has plenty of targets that he would like to hit. He will not be considering another change of scenery until the time comes for a new challenge to be embraced.

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    WHAT HAALAND SAID

    When that day comes, Haaland concedes that he may be tempted to head for the United States. Quizzed by TIME on whether he can see himself in MLS, the prolific striker said: "You never know what the future is going to bring. What Messi is doing now is incredible. Also what Beckham did, it’s amazing."

  • WHAT NEXT?

    Argentine GOAT Messi is currently on the books of Inter Miami, who are co-owned by Beckham. The Manchester United and England legend spent time in MLS as a player with the LA Galaxy.

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