The Norwegian forward's new look might have raised eyebrows, but his surprise trim certainly hasn't had a negative effect on the striker's ever-growing profile
Erling Haaland will continue to generate transfer talk at Manchester City for as long as remarkable goalscoring numbers are posted, but during an exclusive interview with GOAL former Blues striker Andy Cole has pondered why the Norwegian would want to go “anywhere else”. He is also not convinced that the three-time Premier League Golden Boot winner will be concerning himself with “records”.
Manchester City boss Enzo Maresca and talismanic striker Erling Haaland reserved high praise for teenager Ayyoub Bouaddi following their 2-0 Champions League win at Porto. Handed his first start in the heart of midfield, the 18-year-old delivered a composed display at Estadio do Dragao, prompting his team-mates to label him an exciting future prospect.
Enzo Fernandez expressed his delight following Manchester City's convincing 2-0 Champions League victory away at Porto, showering praise on team-mate Erling Haaland. The Argentina midfielder highlighted his burgeoning connection with the prolific Norwegian striker while also thanking manager Enzo Maresca for bringing him to the Etihad Stadium.
Erling Haaland netted a record-equalling brace to inspire Manchester City to a hard-fought 2-0 victory away at Porto in their Champions League opener. The Norwegian striker praised his team's resilience amid intense pressure at Estadio do Dragao, while moving level with Sergio Aguero as the club's joint-highest goalscorer in the competition.
Erling Haaland scored twice as Manchester City opened their Champions League campaign with a convincing victory against Porto. The Norwegian striker took his European tally to 36 goals for the club as Enzo Maresca's side dominated at the Estadio do Dragao.