- Erling Haaland eyes return after a 2-month injury layoff.
- He aims to lead City in crucial match against Brentford
- Pep Guardiola wants Haaland to stay in City for a decade.
Haaland, who has fully recovered from a foot injury, is ready to lead Manchester City’s end-of-season title charge.
With a win on Monday, City could equal Arsenal’s points and be just two points behind the leading team, Liverpool, while still having a game in hand over both.
Despite reports from Spain suggesting that Haaland is unsettled and linked with Real Madrid, Guardiola insists that the 23-year-old Norwegian is happy at City.
“What do you think? That we don’t want Erling to stay here for one decade? Honestly?” Guardiola said. “We want him [to stay] for a long time. We’re in love with him.”
It is anticipated that City will offer Haaland a new contract. “It is always about the desire of the player and the club. He arrived last season. His impact was incredible at the beginning of [this] season, then he had two months injured," Guardiola said.
“What happens in the future, honestly I don’t know. We are happy to have him. Hopefully, he is happy to be with us.
“You have to ignore it [media speculation]. If someone wants Erling, it’s easy — phone, call and ask. That is what we do to sign someone. It’s not complicated.”
Keep in mind, Haaland made a comeback against Burnley on February 1 where City clinched a comfortable 3-1 victory.
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