“Don’t Forget I’m 22” – Despite 52-Goal Haul, Erling Haaland’s Willingness to Improve Might Be a Big Warning for Manchester City’s Rivals

Erling Haaland has become a household name in soccer. At 22, the striker is already writing his name in the history books. The Norwegian has enjoyed a remarkable soccer journey so far. After playing for Dortmund, the striker went to Manchester City. Since then, he has constantly been in the headlines.

The youngster recently concluded a brilliant season with the Premier League giants after winning the treble. He has played a crucial individual role in City’s victory, with their main highlight being lifting the Champions League. Notably, after the final in Istanbul, Haaland was taken aside from the after-party to have a tête-à-tête with several football pundits and presenters. While talking to them, he fired a big warning at his rivals.

Erling Haaland fires big warning

During the chit-chat, Haaland asked Arsenal legend Thierry Henry for advice. To which the former France forward quoted some philosophical golden words for the player. Henry said there are still many things he can learn and urged him to start making runs from the left and which he doesn’t want to.

“You [City] are going to the quadruple if you do that! If he starts to go on his right and finishing with his right, the same run he makes on his left, it’s over. He will score 100 goals per week!” added Henry. While his advice was fairly rejected by a CBS Sports Golazo presenter, Haaland agreed to Henry’s advice.

The Norwegian said, “I agree – don’t forget I’m 22. Think back to when you lot were 22. There’s so much that you are going to learn. From when I signed from Dortmund to now there’s such a big difference from so many things. From how I think after games, how I think before games, how I motivate myself, how I speak to others.”

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The 22-year-old insists he still has a lot to improve and believes he can get a lot of experience through people and on the pitch. Indeed, these were quite humbling words from Haaland, who has subtly sent a major warning to his rivals.

A remarkable season with Manchester City

Haaland enjoyed a remarkable season with Manchester City, Ever since joining the Sky Blues, he has netted 52 goals in 53 games in all competitions. This is a pretty impressive number for the striker, given it was his first season at the club. Aside from winning the UCL, he also helped Pep Guardiola’s side win the Premier League and the FA Cup.

He also bagged a few individual laurels for himself, winning the PL Golden Boot by scoring a record 36 goals. He also clinched the Premier League Player of the Season award. Indeed, it has been an exceptional first season for Haaland. God knows what he has in store for soccer fans in the upcoming season.

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