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Published on 2024-07-18 16:00:00
Erling Haaland, a successful striker for Manchester City, has been issued a goalscoring challenge by his compatriot Jorgen Strand Larsen, who recently joined Wolves. Haaland has had a remarkable run at City, securing six trophies and helping the team achieve four consecutive Premier League titles, an unprecedented feat in English football. His performance also contributed to City winning the UEFA Champions League, UEFA Super Cup, and FIFA Club World Cup titles.
Strand Larsen, who has just moved to the Premier League from Celta Vigo, dreams of scoring many goals with Wolves and has playfully challenged Haaland to see if he can score more. The two Norwegian teammates will have the opportunity to face each other on the field in the upcoming season, with Strand Larsen eager to prove himself in the English top-flight. Despite missing out on the European Championships, both players are looking forward to getting back to competitive action.
The signing of Strand Larsen by Wolves on an initial loan deal with a permanent option showcases the club’s ambition to strengthen its attacking options. The 24-year-old forward impressed during his time in La Liga, finishing as Celta Vigo’s top goalscorer with 13 goals. With Larsen’s hunger for goals and Haaland’s proven track record, the Premier League could witness a fascinating goal-scoring duel between the two talented Norwegian strikers.
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