"He's the best manager in the world and probably the best manager that's ever existed on Earth” - Manchester City superstar hails Pep Guardiola
Manchester City striker Erling Haaland has hailed Pep Guardiola for his outstanding achievements at the club and his contributions to the sport. Guardiola recently signed a two-year contract extension at the Etihad.
In an interview with Sky Sports Premier League, Haaland said (via City Xtra):
"He's the best manager in the world and probably the best manager that's ever existed on Earth. I expected lots of things from him, and he's been delivering every single second. I'm super happy and you can also see that when I play as well."
"He also wants to put perfection on it, of course, perfection doesn't exist. Also, the hungriness, how much he wants to develop players, how much to develop me, how much he wants to win football games. In the end, it's about winning trophies. That's the most important thing."
Haaland has been outstanding since joining City in July 2022, and his attacking brilliance has been evident in the 2024-25 campaign as well. The Norwegian striker has scored 15 goals in 16 games across all competitions this season.
Meanwhile, Guardiola has transformed Manchester City into one of the best teams in Europe since taking charge of the club in 2016. Under his stewardship, City have lifted six Premier League titles, one UEFA Champions League title, and several domestic trophies.
In the ongoing campaign, City are ranked second in the Premier League standings, having registered 23 points from 11 games. In the UCL, they are ranked 10th, having registered seven points from four games so far.
Guardiola’s side will be looking to bounce back after registering four defeats in their last four games. They will take on Tottenham Hotspur in the league on Saturday, November 23, at the Etihad Stadium.
Manchester City set to offer Erling Haaland a massive £100m new deal - Reports
City are willing to offer Erling Haaland a whopping £100 million deal, as per TheSunFootball (via Transfer News Live). The Cityzens want to fend off interest from several European giants and keep the Norwegian striker at the club.
Haaland's contract with Manchester City is set to expire in June 2027. However, he might be willing to leave City before the expiration of his contract, as per reports. City are reportedly trying to remedy the situation by offering him a new deal.
In 114 games for Manchester City, Haaland has scored 105 goals and provided 14 assists across competitions. He has helped them win the UEFA Champions League and two Premier League titles.
