If you thought Erling Haaland had time between goals to play the role of Manchester City’s unofficial recruiter, think again. In classic Haaland fashion—half Norse god, half bulldozer—he’s bulldozed through the internet’s favorite rumor: that he tried to lure Yassine Bounou to the Etihad after a sizzling Club World Cup performance.
Let’s break it down before the next conspiracy rolls in featuring Haaland and Elon Musk collaborating on a football satellite.
Haaland Puts Rumor Mill in a Chokehold
It was a handshake that initiated it all. And yes, you read that right. After the game, a handshake between Haaland and Bounou made social media vibrate quicker than Pep Guardiola prompting a tactical substitution.
But instead of scouting the Moroccan shot-stopper for City, Erling was just—brace yourself—being polite. The internet, of course, read this as Step One in a secret transfer plan. Somewhere, Fabrizio Romano probably rolled his eyes so hard they hit another timezone.
Bounou’s Wall-Like Performance, Minus the Graffiti
Let’s not downplay Bounou’s brilliance. The man played like his gloves were dipped in Gorilla Glue. One jaw-dropping save after another, including a clutch denial of Savinho, had City fans wondering if he came from the same lab that built Ederson.
But admiration isn’t always a job offer—sometimes it’s just a tip of the hat (or a sweaty hug).
Haaland Shoots (a Photo), Scores (Clarity)
As rumors mounted, Haaland fired up Instagram. He posted a photo with Bounou and slapped on a caption that read, “Not True ❌.” Subtle? No. Effective? Absolutely.
When Erling denies something, you believe him. Why? Because he says it like he finishes—fast, direct, and with zero room for misinterpretation.
Haaland: Not a Scout. Just a Superstar.
So, is Haaland moonlighting as a transfer agent? Nope. He’s got 99 problems, and a goalkeeper recruitment strategy isn’t one. For now, Bounou stays in Al Hilal blue, while Haaland continues terrorizing defenders worldwide.
And let’s be honest—if Erling was a scout, he’d probably start with a Viking, a tank, and a velociraptor. But for now, he’s sticking to goals, not goalkeepers.
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