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Joe Bray

Ilkay Gundogan responds to Erling Haaland namecheck in first Man City interview

Ilkay Gundogan has welcomed Erling Haaland to Manchester City with a challenge, after the new number nine namechecked Gundogan when discussing his reasons for moving to the Etihad.

Haaland is a £51m signing from Dortmund, who faced City in the Champions League quarter-finals in 2021. City edged the tie and progressed to the semi-final, although much of the post-match reaction was centred on Haaland's apparent admiration for the Etihad Stadium and his conversations with Phil Foden.

In a press conference to unveil the new summer signings, Haaland was asked what he remembered of the two games vs City last year. In response, Haaland said he barely touched the ball, and called out Gundogan for his performance.

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