Erling Haaland delivered a blunt response about Manchester City's legal battle

Erling Haaland delivered a blunt response about Manchester City’s legal battle when questioned by Norwegian broadcaster TV2 on Saturday following international duty.

Norway claimed a 3-1 victory over Wales in the Nations League on November 14, with the forward contributing both a goal and an assist. Immediately after the final whistle, the striker faced live television questions regarding the off-pitch turmoil at the Etihad Stadium.

Manchester City are currently appealing an independent commission verdict that found the club guilty of 114 serious breaches of Premier League financial rules between 2009 and 2018, as reported by Goal.com. Sanctions could be handed down by the start of next year, according to SPORTbible.

Responding to the questioning, Haaland outlined his formative years playing football in Norway to emphasize that he had no connection to the club during the scrutinized nine-year period.

“The investigation covered 2009 to 2018. In 2009, I played for Bryne U-9s. In 2010, the U-10s; in 2011, the U-11s; in 2012, the U-12s; in 20-13, the U13s. Shall we continue? We don’t need the whole list,” Haaland told TV2 Sport, as relayed by Goal.com.

He continued listing his youth career up to his moves to Molde and Red Bull Salzburg. Haaland then questioned why he was being pressed on the dispute, noting that it is a legal case between the Premier League and Manchester City that a panel will deal with.

Erling haaland man city celebrates ipswich — Photo: Football365

Despite the club being found guilty of financial fair play charges, Football365 reported that doubts have been raised about the future of several players, with clubs like Barcelona showing interest should the verdict be upheld on appeal. However, Haaland insisted the proceedings do not affect his future in Manchester.

“To be completely honest, I’m focused on trying to perform for Manchester City. A club I signed a five-year deal with in 2022 and a new nine-and-a-half-year deal in late 2024. I think that says everything about the matter. I’m a City player, and I’m incredibly happy there,” Haaland told Goal.com.

Immediate focus for the forward remains on Tuesday’s decisive Nations League trip to Denmark, where Norway must secure victory to clinch second place in their group and reach the quarter-finals. Following the conclusion of international commitments, Haaland will turn his attention back to domestic challenges with the goal of inspiring a Premier League resurgence against Fulham.

Erling Haaland Says Manchester City Charges Do Not Affect His Future — Photo: SPORTbible

“Things aren’t going so well for City in the league, but we’ll try to turn that around against Fulham. But we can’t focus on that now. Now we have to focus on Denmark,” Haaland said, according to Goal.com.

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