Erling Haaland is definitely one of the most talented players today and promises to be one of the main figures for a long time in the immediate and distant future, defending the colors of Manchester City in the Premier League where he hopes to win absolutely everything again in the 2024 season.
There have been many rumors that They link the ‘Vikingo’ with new directions sooner rather than later, specifically to Real Madrid, entity that would be delighted to take over the Norwegian’s services without a doubt.
Haaland linked to Real Madrid
The rumors about a possible departure of the Norwegian for Real Madrid are always constant and make a lot of noise., and in recent days the forward was once again linked to the white house: “I have my close people here and I enjoy it. I am very happy with the people around me: the coach, the board… it is a good group of people and I am very happy. “If I say this, there may be headlines, but you never know what the future holds, but I’m happy,” Haaland said. However, regarding being able to reach a renewal agreement: “I focus on what happens on the field, there are many games. “I think that’s what I need to think about.”
“Last year I scored 36 goals and was the top scorer. This season I am still the top scorer, with 18, so you can think it’s being a good season or not for me. I think we are doing quite well as a team and that is my goal. I have failed, I have failed many times and I will surely do so in the future too and people will criticize me. Do I have to think about it? No,” Haaland commented.
Pair with Mbappé in the future?
Real Madrid is always quite aggressive when it comes to signing a player, which is why the rumor about the arrival of Frenchman Kylian has become increasingly stronger. Mbappé to the merengue team for next season, much more so when ‘Kiki’ let the leaders of Paris Saint Germain know that he does not plan to renew his contract once it expires in June of this year.
Haaland for Messi’s throne
The Norwegian forward hopes to be one of those who will take the baton left by players like the Argentine idol who lives at Inter Miami, Lionel Messi and also the Portuguese Cristiano Ronaldo. who lives in the Saudi Pro League with Al Nassr. Haaland sees both players as role models on and off the field and has them very much in mind when it comes to recognizing how great they have been and what they have meant and mean to the history of football.
It must be remembered that Lionel Messi won the FIFA The Best 2024 award where he was also competing with Haaland himself. and the result culminated in a 48-point tie in the competition, but finally the result was decided in favor of the Argentine by the vote of the captains of the national teams.
At the press conference prior to the Champions League round of 16 match against Copenhagen, the Manchester City star was consulted for the first time about what happened at the awards gala for this award and the Ballon d’Orawards that many people believe the Norwegian should have won without a doubt.
However, Haaland praised Messi, recognizing his greatness in world football. and showing that he does not have any type of resentment or “thorn” for not having won these awards despite the great performance he had on the playing field.
Will Haaland not win any individual awards while Messi is still active?
The City striker had no problem responding: “I don’t know, good question. It’s true that he won them and also won the World Cup, so… I don’t know what to say. For me he is the best player in history. Yes, I don’t know,” said the former Borussia Dortmund player, who had the best year of his professional career by winning the Champions League, the Premier League, the FA Cup, the European Super Cup and the Club World Cup. In addition to this, he was able to contribute a total of 52 goals and distributed nine assists in 53 games played.
“Last season I won everything and now that I have tried it I want to win it again. “We are doing quite well as a team and I am focused on scoring more goals,” he added.
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