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Post by bluetornados on Jul 29, 2024 8:02:23 GMT
Man City fall to second pre-season defeat - Man City 2-3 AC Milanichef.bbci.co.uk/ace/standard/1024/cpsprodpb/47e5/live/bc5bd150-4d6e-11ef-b2d2-cdb23d5d7c5b.jpgOn Sunday, Manchester City suffered a 3-2 defeat by AC Milan as the Premier League champions were beaten in a pre-season friendly in New York. Erling Haaland put City in front at the Yankee Stadium when he steered in a left-foot shot from an Oscar Bobb pull-back. Lorenzo Colombo equalised and quickly added a second for the Italian side as they went into half-time in the the lead. James McAtee headed in for City to level the game at 2-2 before Marco Nasti scored a winner with a first-time shot from the edge of the box to give AC Milan victory. "We were better than the first game," said City boss Pep Guardiola, whose side were beaten 4-3 by Celtic in their first pre-season outing. "It was a step forward - no injuries, minutes in our legs, another test - and now we fly to another game in a few days." ichef.bbci.co.uk/news/509/cpsprodpb/vivo/live/images/2024/7/29/8c8fbd77-c6b4-48b9-aca3-919deabc8931.jpg
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Post by bluetornados on Aug 5, 2024 9:16:13 GMT
Erling Haaland hat-trick helps Man City to victory over error-prone Chelsea - Chelsea 2-4 Man City..by Nizaar Kinsella, BBC Sport football news reporter.i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/08/04/08/88134637-0-image-a-5_1722756381407.jpgChelsea produced an error-strewn display in a 4-2 defeat to Manchester City in Columbus on Saturday that included a hat-trick from Erling Haaland. Haaland, 24, scored twice in the first five minutes, profiting from two disastrous Chelsea mistakes as Enzo Maresca's side gifted the Premier League champions an early lead. The first goal came from a Tosin Adarabioyo loose pass, with Levi Colwill bringing down Haaland for a fourth-minute penalty, which the Norwegian scored after a re-take. Haaland doubled City's lead almost straight away when he intercepted a miscued Moises Caicedo pass to slot in. Another quick-fire pair of soft goals in the second half saw Pep Guardiola's champions build a commanding lead, City's third coming as substitute Raheem Sterling's mistake enabled Oscar Bobb to score through a near-post shot in the 55th minute. And Haaland got his hat-trick just one minute later after another error from Malo Gusto. Chelsea did get two goals back as Sterling volleyed in a cross after 59 minutes and then Noni Madueke scored on the counter attack in the 88th minute in front of 68,000 supporters at Ohio Stadium.
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Post by bluetornados on Aug 14, 2024 9:41:49 GMT
Fans left baffled as Man City star Erling Haaland is spotted singing the national anthem before Community Shield clash with Man United..by Abdi Rashid
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Erling Haaland was spotted singing the national anthem before the Community Shield matchFans have been left puzzled after Erling Haaland was spotted singing the United Kingdom national anthem. As tradition for all major domestic finals in England, the 'God Save the King' national anthem is performed just before kick-off. And Haaland was spotted singing along to it despite being of Norwegian heritage, leaving viewers baffled. One said: 'Erling Haaland singing the national anthem was not what I expected to see when I turned the tv on'. i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/08/10/15/88383635-13730761-image-a-23_1723300909459.jpgAnother wrote: 'Love that Erling Haaland was singing the English national anthem. He was born here & lived here throughout his childhood I guess. I respect that. A third fan simpleyd asked on X: 'Why's Haaland singing God Save the King?'. 'Nah man why was Haaland singing the National Anthem he's a robot 100%', a fourth said. Haaland singing the national anthem may make sense given the he was born in Leeds and was once eligible to play for England. Speaking to GOAL in 2022, the 24-year-old explained why he opted to represent Norway instead of the Three Lions. He said 'I lived here [England] for three-and-a-half-to-four years and I lived in Norway for such a long time, so then it was natural for me to choose Norway.
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Post by bluetornados on Sept 1, 2024 17:22:13 GMT
West Ham United 1 Manchester City 3 (Erling Haaland 10, 30 & 83) - Another Haaland hat-trick and defenders beware - he's 'ready for more'..i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/08/31/19/89140551-13800143-image-a-105_1725128145845.jpgi.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/08/31/19/89141287-13800177-image-a-58_1725130712213.jpgi.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/08/31/19/89140553-13800143-image-a-107_1725128154551.jpgi.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/08/31/21/89142667-0-image-a-19_1725134968955.jpgi.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/08/31/21/89142965-13800339-image-a-67_1725135735702.jpgAll three goals, in minutes 10, 30 and 83, were the result of a precise first touch pushed out in front of him to inflict maximum damage. The first, when set free between centre halves by Bernardo Silva, was finessed into Alphonese Areola’s far corner. The second, coming from an unselfish Rico Lewis square pass, rocketed into the roof of West Ham’s net with an unstoppable destruction. The third, to seal the points, impudently dinked. All different, all devastating. Seven goals in three Premier League matches now. Haaland nonchalantly stuck a thumb up to the away end once this was all done and the squad are moaning at the amount of match balls they have needed to sign over the last two years. That Sharpie is taking some hammering and his room housing those balls might need extending.
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Post by bluetornados on Sept 8, 2024 5:16:58 GMT
Erling Haaland 'closes on lucrative new Man City contract' - but Real Madrid hopes of signing superstar 'boosted by release clause'..by Michael Pavitti.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/09/07/09/89386087-13823961-image-a-2_1725697094789.jpgErling Haaland is reportedly close to committing his future to Manchester City by signing a lucrative contract extension - but the deal is expected to contain a release clause. Haaland has enjoyed a stunning start to the new Premier League season, scoring seven goals in Man City's opening three matches. The forward headed into the international break with Norway off the back of scoring consecutive Premier League hat-tricks against Ipswich and West Ham. Spanish newspaper Marca report that Haaland is expected to soon commit his future to the Premier League champions by signing a new contract. His existing deal is due to expire in the summer of 2027. Marca led their report with the headline 'renewal and a release clause'. According to the report, Man City will make Haaland the highest paid player in the Premier League through his basic salary - with team-mate Kevin De Bruyne holding the title currently. De Bruyne is reportedly on wages of £425,000-a-week at Man City, while Haaland currently earns a basic salary of £375,000 each week. i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/09/07/09/89385853-13823961-image-a-1_1725696198578.jpgMarca led their report of Haaland's deal with the headline 'renewal and a release clause'However, Mail Sport understands that while Haaland receives a basic salary which is in line with the other higher earners at the Etihad Stadium, a series of substantial, almost-guaranteed bonuses see his weekly wage surge beyond the £850,000 mark. Marca state that Haaland's new deal is expected to contain a release clause, which should be achievable for Spanish giants Real Madrid in the future. A release clause is reportedly viewed by Haaland, his father Alf-Inge and agent Rafael Pimienta as a way to ensure the forward maintains control over his future and career. Pimenta said last year that Haaland was 'the master of his destiny', but would ensure he will always do what is right for his club. i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/09/07/09/89386083-13823961-image-a-3_1725697101049.jpg
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Post by bluetornados on Sept 8, 2024 5:26:07 GMT
Friday 6th September 2024 - UEFA Nations League - League B - Group 3 - Venue: Ortalyq stadıon - Attendance: 23,173
Kazakhstan 0 Norway 0i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/09/07/14/89390537-0-image-a-1_1725716235582.jpgA former Norway manager has blasted Erling Haaland for his inability to score against Kazakhstan, branding the striker's performance as 'one of the worst things' he's seen. Haaland started up top for Norway as they travelled to Kazakhstan for a Nations League fixture on Friday. Alongside the Manchester City superstar, Norway boasted Arsenal skipper Martin Odegaard, electric RB Leipzig winger Antonio Nusa and Atletico Madrid marksman Alexander Sorloth in their line-up. Yet the plethora of attacking talent were unable to break down Kazakhstan, with the match ending in a goalless draw. It wasn't for lack of trying, as Norway registered 19 shots in total and boasted 71 per cent of possession. However, only two of Norway's shots were on target as Haaland had an unusually poor night at the office. i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/09/07/14/89390523-0-image-a-2_1725716240955.jpgSpeaking to TV2, ex-Norway and Wimbledon boss Egil Olsen did not hold back in his verdict on how Haaland had played and reserved some criticism for Odegaard too. 'We have two world-class players in the team', Olsen said. 'Today Erling Braut Haaland was unfortunately far below par. It's one of the worst things I've seen from Haaland. 'Martin Odegaard flashes at times, but I have also seen him better. One point here is too bad. 'There are no other teams in this group that will concede points to Kazakhstan.' Luckily for Norway, their rivals in the third group of Nations League B also drew as Austria's fixture against Slovenia ended 1-1. Norway will be back in international action on September 9 when they take on Austria, who made it to the Round of 16 at Euro 2024. The Norwegian men's national team last qualified for a major tournament back in 1998, where they reached the last-16 of the FIFA World Cup in France. Haaland will no doubt be eyeing up the Austria clash given he's just two goals away from equaling Jorgen Juve as Norway's all-time top goalscorer. Juve scored 33 goals from 45 caps when he represented Norway from 1928 to 1937, while Haaland sits on 31 strikes from 34 games, scoring an average of 0.91 goals per game. i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/09/07/14/89390535-0-image-a-4_1725716279311.jpg
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Post by bluetornados on Sept 10, 2024 7:48:40 GMT
Monday 9th September 2024 - UEFA Nations League - League B - Group 3 - Ullevaal Stadion
Norway 2 (Erling Haaland 80) Austria 1www.hoyfut.com/__export/1686717900156/sites/elimparcial/img/2023/06/13/erling_haaland.jpg_402196341.jpgArsenal captain Martin Odegaard limped off as Manchester City forward Erling Haaland scored a late winner for Norway against Austria in the Nations League. Odegaard went down in pain after hurting his ankle following a foul by Christoph Baumgartner midway through the second half. The midfielder could now be a doubt for Sunday's north London derby, with the Gunners already missing Declan Rice for the game against Tottenham through suspension. "It looked painful in the locker room," Norway boss Stale Solbakken told TV2. "We know it was an ankle sprain. With luck it can turn out OK, if the ligaments aren't torn, but I'm not really sure [Arsenal boss Mikel] Arteta will call me tonight to praise me.” Team doctor Ola Sand, added: "He's got a small ankle sprain. We will see, maybe we use ultrasound to look at it. If we are unsure, there will be an MRI tomorrow." Odegaard was injured when the score was 1-1, with Felix Myhre's opener for Norway having been cancelled out by Marcel Sabitzer in the first half. The League B Group 3 match looked to be heading to a draw but Haaland, who has scored seven goals for Manchester City already this season, showed good strength and composure to control a ball into the box and then finish. static0.givemesportimages.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/collage-maker-20-jun-2023-06-41-am-7800.jpg
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Post by bluetornados on Sept 13, 2024 5:26:34 GMT
Erling Haaland will be allowed to take compassionate leave by Pep Guardiola after death of close friend..by Jack Gaughan
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Haaland's close family friend Ivar Eggja - who he called 'uncle - has passed away aged 59Erling Haaland can take compassionate leave if the Manchester City striker requires time away after the death of close friend Ivar Eggja. Best man at Alfie Haaland’s wedding in a friendship spanning decades, Eggja became a confidant of the Premier League golden boot winner. The pair were so close that Haaland affectionately called him ‘uncle’, with the 59-year-old performing a crucial role within the player’s camp. Haaland trained with Pep Guardiola’s squad on Thursday ahead of Saturday’s clash with Brentford but the City boss stresses that family comes first and doesn’t stop players taking a step away for personal reasons. Eggja was present for Haaland’s unveiling at the Etihad Stadium in 2022 and remained by the Norway international’s side for the majority of his short career. They attended last year’s Ballon d’Or ceremony together. Haaland has been keen to recognise the impact Eggja had on him in helping with the logistics of elite sport and finding a city-centre apartment when moving from Borussia Dortmund – as he had when joining the Bundesliga giants. ‘You are a legend, Ivar,’ Haaland said. ‘Words cannot describe how much you meant to me! Words cannot describe how much you will be missed! i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/09/12/22/89604179-13843869-The_Man_City_striker_and_Eggja_attended_last_year_s_Ballon_d_Or_-a-77_1726176095578.jpgThe Man City striker and Eggja attended last year's Ballon d'Or ceremony together‘Thank you for everything, you madman. We will see each other again. Rest in peace, Ivar.' Haaland already has seven goals in three league games so far this season, with consecutive hat-tricks against Ipswich Town and West Ham United. The 24-year-old’s agent, Rafaela Pimenta, paid tribute to Eggja – underlying his importance to their operation. ‘Ever since I met you, I thought your power was to brighten up any room,’ she said. ‘'I didn't know it was a superpower, and that you would go through so much, so soon, so fast, in a way that is the best example of strength, dignity, tolerance and optimism that family and friends can only dream of. 'It was an honor to be a small part of your journey.' i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/09/12/22/89604245-13843869-City_boss_Pep_Guardiola_has_stressed_that_family_comes_first_and-a-79_1726176095603.jpg
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Post by bluetornados on Sept 22, 2024 21:54:20 GMT
Erling Haaland scores his 100th Man City goal in just his 105th game to equal a European record set by Cristiano Ronaldo..by Robert Summerscalesi.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/09/22/17/89967591-13879049-image-a-15_1727021378375.jpgErling Haaland completed a century of goals for Manchester City on Sunday when he opened the scoring against Arsenal in the ninth minute. This was only the 105th game of Haaland's City career, following his arrival from Borussia Dortmund in June 2022. Haaland is now the joint-fastest player to get to 100 goals for a European club, after Cristiano Ronaldo reached his first ton for Real Madrid on his 105th appearance for the Spanish giants back in 2011. Ronaldo eventually ended his Madrid career with a club-record tally of 450 goals in 428 games in 2018. He also hit triple figures for Manchester United and Juventus. Seventy-three of Haaland's first 100 City goals have come in the Premier League. He has so far netted 18 times in the Champions League for the Manchester outfit, as well as scoring on nine occasions in domestic cup matches. i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/09/22/17/89967525-13879049-image-a-16_1727021406927.jpgHaaland celebrated his 100th City goal by swinging a scarf above his head after it was thrown onto the field by a supporter. The big screens at the Etihad Stadium celebrated Haaland's landmark by displaying a pre-made graphic. City also published a club statement just five minutes after Haaland's historic strike had hit the back of Arsenal's net. The statement highlighted the fact that the 24-year-old was now the 19th player to score at least 100 goals for City's men's side. It concluded with the message: 'Everyone at Manchester City would like to congratulate Erling on this latest landmark in his incredible City career!' i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/09/22/16/89967269-0-image-a-1_1727020316473.jpgi.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/09/22/17/89967527-13879049-image-a-17_1727021452134.jpgi.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/09/22/17/89967631-13879049-image-a-18_1727021458758.jpg
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Post by bluetornados on Oct 11, 2024 8:07:07 GMT
Thursday 10th October 2024 - UEFA Nations League - League B - Group 3
Norway 3 (Erling Haaland 7, 62) Slovenia 0
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Match report by Emlyn Begley, BBC Sport journalistManchester City striker Erling Haaland broke Norway's all-time goalscoring record at the age of 24 in their Nations League win against Slovenia. He netted his 33rd international goal early in the game to go level with Jorgen Juve, who played in the 1920s and '30s, and then took the outright record in the second half with his 34th Norway goal. Haaland, who made his Norway debut in 2019, has only taken 36 games to reach the record mark. Juve reached the previous record total in his first 27 games. He played at centre-back later in his career and ended on 45 caps without adding to his goal tally. He became a newspaper journalist after retiring from football. His record was finally matched after 90 years when Haaland slammed home a rebound through Jan Oblak's legs. Haaland was captaining his country in the absence of the injured Martin Odegaard. The striker broke the long-standing record with a first-time finish from 16 yards out, ending the game with 10 shots, seven on target. Afterwards, Haaland shared a picture on social media of him with the ball under his shirt - and an emoji of a baby and the word soon, suggesting his partner Isabel is pregnant. i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/10/11/06/90731053-13948735-image-a-3_1728625582893.jpg
Isabel Johansen has been more regularly seen in the public eye during Haaland's time at Man CityHaaland has already reached many goalscoring landmarks in his club career – hitting 236 goals for Molde, Salzburg, Borussia Dortmund and City. His record 100th goal for Manchester City – in his 105th game – equalled Cristiano Ronaldo's record at Real Madrid of fewest games needed to reach a century for a team from Europe's top five leagues. He holds the record for most Premier League goals in a season - the 36 he managed in 2022-23. In Germany, he became the youngest player to ever hit 50 Bundesliga goals - aged 21 - and needed the fewest games to do it (50). He reached 40 Champions League goals in 35 games, 10 fewer than Ruud van Nistelrooy, the previous record holder. i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/10/11/06/90730883-13948735-image-a-2_1728625467811.jpg
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Post by bluetornados on Oct 23, 2024 22:29:17 GMT
Wednesday 23rd October 2024 - UEFA Champions League - League Stage
Manchester City 5 (Erling Haaland 58, 68) Sparta Prague 0
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Erling Haaland scored twice to help Man City to a resounding win at the Etihad Stadium
Match report by Gary Rose, BBC Sport journalistErling Haaland produced a moment of brilliance to help Manchester City maintain their unbeaten record in this season's Champions League with victory against Sparta Prague at Etihad Stadium. After being denied a couple of times by visiting goalkeeper Peter Vindahl, Haaland struck midway through the second half when he cleverly turned in Savinho's cross with an acrobatic backheel volley. Even Haaland looked surprised at the finish he had produced but it gave Pep Guardiola's side some much-needed breathing space after struggling to put away chances following Phil Foden's third-minute strike. The England forward's clinical finish into the bottom corner hinted at City going on to record a big win, but after Vindahl had superbly denied Haaland's header and a second for Foden, they had to settle for a one-goal lead at half-time. Haaland's memorable strike sparked City into gear after the break and John Stones, who got the winner against Wolves at the weekend, added a third with a thumping header. Haaland then got his second of the game with a curled finish to take his Champions League goal tally to 44 at just 24 years old. The hosts then rounded off the win with a fifth in the final few minutes as Matheus Nunes slammed home a penalty for his first Champions League goal. The final scoreline reflected the dominance Manchester City enjoyed and means they have won two and drawn one of their games in the Champions League so far this season, and extended their unbeaten run in Europe's elite competition to a record 26 games. i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/10/23/23/91207861-13993311-His_first_goal_was_a_remarkable_acrobatic_flicked_effort_as_he_f-a-10_1729720962351.jpgi.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/10/23/23/91207881-13993311-Haaland_s_second_was_a_more_conventional_goal_with_his_right_foo-a-11_1729720962352.jpg
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Post by bluetornados on Oct 26, 2024 21:43:44 GMT
Saturday 26th October 2024 - Premier League
Manchester City 1 (Erling Haaland 5) Southampton 0
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Erling Haaland took his Premier League tally this season to 11 with an acrobatic effort early on
Match report by Simon Stone at Etihad Stadium, Chief football news reporterManchester City went back to the top of the Premier League as Erling Haaland’s early effort proved enough to beat struggling Southampton. When Haaland shrugged off Jan Bednarek to turn Matheus Nunes’ fifth-minute cross beyond Saints keeper Aaron Ramsdale for his 11th league goal of the season, the visitors seemed set for a heavy defeat. But a combination of their own dogged defending and some poor finishing from City, with Haaland the chief culprit, ensured a few home nerves before the final whistle. The result extended City’s unbeaten Premier League record to 32 games. They are now only six weeks away from going a full 12 months since their last defeat, by Aston Villa on 6 December. Although they deserve credit for the way they battled, the result did nothing to help Southampton’s problems towards the foot of the table. Russell Martin’s men still only have a single point to their name almost a quarter of the way through the campaign. They can take solace from the knowledge that the only previous time they failed to win any of their first nine games, in 1998-99, they stayed up, but Martin needs to hope Southampton’s owners show him some patience as he looks to change the club’s fortunes following their return to the top flight. i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/10/26/15/91317505-0-image-a-64_1729953319372.jpg
Fans hailed Erling Haaland after he scored from a difficult angle for Man City v Southampton
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Haaland celebrates after his goal, which was scored after five minutes, put City in the lead
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Erling Haaland was especially wasteful in front of goal against Southampton on Saturday
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Post by bluetornados on Nov 14, 2024 23:19:40 GMT
Thursday 14th November 2024 - UEFA Nations League - League B - Group 3
Slovenia 1 Norway 4 (Erling Haaland 45 & assist 82)
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Match report by BBC SportErling Haaland extended his Norway goalscoring record with a goal in their Nations League win over Slovenia in Ljubljana. The Manchester City striker ran on to Sander Berge's fine through ball to slot past the goalkeeper first time to put his side 2-1 up with his 35th Norway goal. Haaland had equalled and passed Jorgen Juve's 90-year record of 33 Norway goals with a double against the same opposition last month. Teenager Antonio Nusa gave Norway an early lead with some quick footwork and a clever finish before Leipzig team-mate Benjamin Sesko equalised with a penalty for Slovenia. Norway captain Haaland then struck and Nusa scored another fine solo goal to increase their lead before Jens Petter Hauge added a late fourth from a Haaland assist.
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Post by bluetornados on Nov 17, 2024 14:43:54 GMT
Barcelona admit interest in signing Erling Haaland as Robert Lewandowski's replacement..by Yaseen Zaman
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Erling Haaland has refrained from extending his Man City contract amid Barcelona's interestBarcelona sporting director Deco has revealed that the Spanish giants are interested in signing Erling Haaland. The former player, who tallied 161 appearances for Barcelona, hinted that Man City's No 9 could be a long-term target to replace 36-year-old Robert Lewandowski. The Norwegian has been ruthless in front of goal since arriving in Manchester, netting 105 times in 114 appearances. However, he has reportedly been hesitant to sign a new contract at City, amid heavy speculation over Pep Guardiola's future. The manager's contract expires at the end of the season, while Haaland's deal is up in June 2027. If he were to extend with City, the 24-year-old would want a similar option in his contract as he did when he was at Borussia Dortmund; that is, if another club's project appeals to him, he would be able to leave without being at the mercy of his current club's decisions. While Haaland waits to put pen to paper, he has been classed by Deco as one of the only strikers in Europe that can replicate Lewandowski's output. i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/11/14/14/92071203-0-image-m-52_1731592891334.jpgRobert Lewandowski has scored 78 goals in 112 appearances since joining Barcelona in 2022'I think it's very difficult to find a striker like Robert today. There are one or two of this level. Maybe Haaland or someone else. There are not so many of this level available,' Deco told Mundo Deportivo. 'But we're not going to be obsessed with looking for any strikers now because we're going to focus first on what Robert can do. I surely think he's happy to be here. He's a winner and if we have an important season I think he'll want to continue.' Haaland has an estimated £175million release clause in his current deal at City - a figure that decreases after each season. Last year, his agent refused to elaborate on the details of this option, only stating that they are known by none other than himself, City and Haaland and his father. Whatever the intricacies may be, Barcelona's difficult financial situation may rule out a move for the striker before they even make an official approach. They have struggled to register players for their squad because their annual salary expenditure currently exceeds La Liga's allowed limit. 'What I hope is that Lewandowski continues at the same level that he is showing. For me he is one of the best professionals I have seen in my life. It is not by chance that he is where he is and that he has scored all the goals he has scored or that he is at 36 years of age at his level. 'They are players who only reach where they are being high-level professionals and above the others. We are happy because he is connecting well with the team, he is scoring goals.'
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