Sergio Aguero, the all-time leading scorer for Manchester City, has compared Erling Haaland to Lionel Messi and Brazilian great, Ronaldo, and thinks the young striker may usher in a new era for the team.
Big things were anticipated of Haaland when City revealed they had acquired him for £51m early in the summer.
However, the 22-year-old has already surpassed even the most optimistic predictions during the first two months of the season.
The striker has a stunning 20 goals in 13 appearances for the Blues in all competitions, hitting three hat-tricks while shattering various records.
What Did Aguero Say About Haaland?
Aguero thinks Haaland will go down as one of the best attackers in history. Largely due to his 15 goals in just nine Premier League games, which makes him a lock to win the Golden Boot title in his first season in the league.
“There’s been many strikers worthy of awe I can think of. One of my favourites was Ronaldo Nazario, who time and time again proved to be the full package as a player, and a menace before the goalposts,” Aguero told Stake.com.
“Each era usually has two or three players with that ability – and usually with different styles.
“Diego [Maradona], Romario, Lewandowski, Ibrahimovic, and Leo [Messi], of course! Each had their own flair but they were all tremendous scorers to a fault.
“Speaking of Haaland specifically, he’s got potency, athleticism, and a particular instinct for goals, which makes him very dangerous.
“He’s got everything to keep racking up amazing stats, especially being part of an offensively-minded team like City. That in turn means plenty of opportunities to score.
“He’s young and has a lot of potential to continue breaking records. Key to this, of course, will be consistency.”
Will Haaland Bring Success To Manchester City?
It’s not all about Haaland as an individual though, of course. Aguero believes that the striker will bring a new era to City, with a bit of help from a good friend of the Argentine’s.
“When I left City, I shared how proud I was to have been part of a generation of players that made it one of the top clubs in the world.
“That was a re-foundational period, with many big changes, that allowed City to become a force to be reckoned with.
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“I also said it’d be up to a new generation to maintain this status and reach new heights. I think this new team is ready for that.
“Kevin [de Bruyne] has an amazing record as a player, Haaland is on the right path. But it’s not just the two of them. Phil Foden – my own favourite, Bernardo [Silva], Gundogan, Rodri, Laporte… each of their contributions make the team stronger.”
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