Bathed in a rare warmth on Sunday, June 10, the Etihad Stadium’s West reception provided the stage to unveil Manchester City’s summer signings.
Erling Haaland, the marquee signing, set to work immediately on buttering up the City supporters. He spoke warmly of his father, Alfie, a player who fits well into Joe Royle’s City side that achieved back-to-back promotions. To the crowd’s delight, when Haaland was asked which team he was most looking forward to playing most, the Norwegian wittily replied: “I don’t want to say the words, but... Manchester United”.
Centre-forward Julian Álvarez and goalkeeper Stefan Ortega also received a warm reception from the blue half of Manchester. Unfortunately for Kalvin Phillips, the defensive midfielder was unable to attend the festivities due to illness.
