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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Sport
Jamie Jackson

Erling Haaland admits Manchester City bought him to win Champions League

Erling Haaland has stated he was bought by Manchester City to help them win a first Champions League after his five goals in Tuesday’s 7-0 victory over Leipzig swept Pep Guardiola’s side into the quarter-finals.

The 22-year-old’s quintet at Etihad Stadium took him to a City season record of 39 goals and Haaland is conscious that the push for a first triumph in Europe’s premier club tournament is why Guardiola signed him last summer.

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