Norwegian Erling Haaland, Manchester City striker, spoke about his future following rumors of a move to Real Madrid. In a press conference before the match against Copenhagen in the Round of 16 of the Champions League, Haaland said, "I am really happy here." He continued, "I am truly happy with all the people around me, like the manager (Guardiola), the board, and the directors..."
He added, "I say this now, and tomorrow I never know what the future holds. This could become a big headline in the news, you can write these words, but also mention what I said before, that I'm happy!"
When asked about signing a new contract with City, the Norwegian striker stated that his focus "is primarily on the pitch now." He went on, "There are many matches: two days ago there was a derby, now the Champions League, and on Sunday we face Liverpool, so I think I should focus on that."
Regarding losing the "The Best" award to Argentine star Lionel Messi, Haaland commented, "He won it and crowned the World Cup, I think he is the best player in football history." He added, "Maybe we need to wait until Messi retires to consider someone else as the best."
He further stated, "Last year I scored 36 goals and was the top scorer, and the top scorer this season has 18 goals, so you can think of it both ways, whether it’s a good season for me or not." He concluded, "I believe we are performing well as a team, and that is my main focus, of course. I have wasted many opportunities. Maybe I will miss a big chance in the future, and people will criticize me. Should I think about that? No."
