Erling Haaland has become a father for the first time, with the news being announced by Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola.
Manchester City star Erling Haaland has become a father, Pep Guardiola has announced. The Norwegian sensation returned to his goalscoring best against Leicester City on Sunday, and his manager revealed that his on-pitch success was just the icing on the cake of an extraordinary few days for the striker.
Haaland notched up his 14th Premier League goal of the campaign in a vital 2-0 victory on Sunday, securing three crucial points for the team. Guardiola extended his heartfelt congratulations to his leading man, acknowledging the whirlwind of emotions he must be experiencing.
Guardiola said: “Sometimes Erling has been judged badly but it’s part of football. He’s tired, he’s played a lot of minutes. He’s become a father for the first time in the last few days, a lot of emotions and an exciting few days for him.”
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