Haaland: "I'm Lucky Enough to Keep Salah's Shirt at Home"
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02 May 2026at19:48
Manchester City striker Erling Haaland has expressed his good fortune at owning a shirt belonging to Liverpool star Mohamed Salah, commenting on the Egyptian's departure from the English club.
Speaking to British network Sky Sports, Haaland said: "Think about what Salah has done. He has scored so many goals, and many of them were very important goals."
He added: "There are also the goals he scored against us, which was a bit annoying at times, but the competition with him was truly great."
The Norwegian star concluded: "I am lucky enough to keep his shirt in my home."
Q&A
What did Erling Haaland say about Mohamed Salah?
Erling Haaland expressed his admiration for Mohamed Salah, acknowledging the Liverpool star's significant goal-scoring achievements and the competitive rivalry they shared. He also commented on Salah's departure from the English club, highlighting his impact.
Why does Erling Haaland feel lucky regarding Mohamed Salah?
Erling Haaland feels lucky because he possesses a valuable memento from Mohamed Salah. The Manchester City striker holds a deep respect for Salah's contributions to football, particularly his important goals and the challenge he posed on the pitch.
How did Erling Haaland describe his competition with Mohamed Salah?
Erling Haaland described his competition with Mohamed Salah as "truly great," despite admitting that Salah's goals against Manchester City were sometimes "a bit annoying." He reflected on Salah's overall impact and the high level of play he brought to the league.
