Manchester City striker Erling Haaland has admitted that it is his 'dream' is to win the Champions League, suggesting that he will always be under pressure to deliver.
The Blues have never won the Champions League in the club's history, but went close in 2021. Pep Guardiola's side were defeated 1-0 by Chelsea in Porto, with Kai Havertz scoring a late goal for the London outfit.
With the addition of Norwegian striker Haaland from Borussia Dortmund in the summer transfer window, many people are tipping City to win the prestigious trophy for the first time this season - with several former players and pundits suggesting that the forward is the missing piece in the jigsaw.
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Haaland has made an electric start to the season, registering 17 goals in 11 matches in all competitions - including three in two in the Champions League. The 22-year-old also bagged a hat-trick against rivals Manchester United in the derby on Sunday afternoon as the reigning champions secured a 6-3 victory over Erik ten Hag's men.
The Norway international, speaking to Gary Neville on Sky Sports prior to the Manchester derby, admitted that he was desperate to be successful in Europe and win the Champions League with City.
"I think the pressure will be there for footballers no matter what. No matter where you play, Dortmund as well there's pressure - 80,000 at every home game," said Haaland
"Footballers we have pressure on every week, we have an exam every single weekend, that's how my life will be for the next 10 to 15 years but I cannot say too much about this. My dream is the Champions League and to win it."
City have made a positive start to their 2022/23 Champions League campaign, with Guardiola's men winning their opening two games against Sevilla and Dortmund respectively. The Blues' next European clash sees them face off against Copenhagen on Wednesday night.
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