Despite spending more than £200million on new additions during the summer transfer window, it is the free signing of Christian Eriksen that has proven to be Manchester United's best piece of business so far.
24.08.2022 - 21:01 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Erling Haaland has opened up on his relationship with Manchester United fans after the striker elected to join rivals Manchester City instead.
Haaland has hit the ground running in a City shirt as he has now scored three goals in as many games for Pep Guardiola's side. The Norwegian scored two goals on debut against West Ham and another in City's thrilling 3-3 draw against Newcastle - and although he failed to score against Bournemouth, he still managed to provide an assist.
The 22-year-old was the most sought-after striker this summer after his scintillating form in the Bundesliga with Borussia Dortmund had every club in Europe interested in the player. United are believed to have been one of the club's heavily pursuing the striker for some time as they looked to bolster their front-line.
As the striker slowly settles into life at the Etihad Stadium, things might have looked very different for the Norwegian had he chosen to join the red half of Manchester. The player's latest comments have now offered some insight into the player's relationship with some United supporters since he joined City.
Speaking to FourFourTwo magazine, he said: “Look, it’s all about banter and I enjoy that. I’ve already met some United supporters here in the city, and we’re always joking with each other. It’s about not taking everything too seriously.
“There are a lot of United fans in my home town in Norway, so I’ve always had to have a go at them. I’m used to this and I love it. Don’t take things too seriously. I want to be able to talk a bit like the fans, otherwise it gets a bit boring, doesn’t it?”
With the first Manchester derby taking place on Sunday 2 October, the banter that Haaland relishes might intensify that little bit more as the
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