Pep Guardiola believes Erling Haaland is already one of the world's greatest strikers for his age, and he can go on to be one of the best goalscorers of all time.
25.07.2022 - 13:09 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Borussia Dortmund star Jude Bellingham said he will always love Manchester City new boy Erling Haaland.
Haaland left Bellingham behind this summer when he opted to join the Blues, and scored on his first City appearance in the pre-season win over Bayern Munich in Green Bay over the weekend.
Bellingham is entering his third full season at Dortmund and said he will miss Haaland both on the pitch and off it.
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"I obviously loved our old number nine, still love him, will always love him," Bellingham told the BVB Podcast.
After Haaland completed his move to the Premier League champions, the former Birmingham City youngster said: "He’s a brilliant player, a brilliant guy. That’s what I’m going to miss the most."
The 19-year-old has been the subject of speculation over his own future in recent months as interest gathers from the Premier League and around Europe. On his teammates' departure, he added: "He’s a really good character. I think Manchester City are very lucky to get such a player."
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