Pep Guardiola knew Erling Haaland was good before he signed him – but the Manchester City boss did not realise just how good.
Haaland, who returns to former club Borussia Dortmund for the first time on Tuesday night since his £51million summer move to City, cannot stop scoring for the Premier League champions. The 22-year-old has 22 goals from 14 appearances, including 17 in 11 Premier League games, to underline his status as the most prolific striker in world football.
Guardiola was acutely aware of Haaland's qualities from afar, but admitted he has been blown away by the forward's prowess now he is working up close with him on a daily basis.
