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Published on 2024-07-18 14:00:00
Jorgen Strand Larsen, who has signed for Wolves on loan from Celta Vigo, has been joking with his Norwegian teammate Erling Haaland about outscoring him in the Premier League. While the two are good friends, it is highly unlikely that Strand Larsen will surpass Haaland in goals scored, given the latter’s impressive track record. Haaland holds the record for scoring 36 goals in the Premier League during the 2022/2023 season, while Strand Larsen’s best tally was 14 goals in the Eredivisie.
Apart from Haaland, the only other Norwegian players currently in the Premier League are Oscar Bobb, Martin Odegaard, and Kristoff Ajer. Strand Larsen’s loan move to Wolves gives him the opportunity to play alongside Haaland’s national team cohort, and the two have been engaging in friendly banter about goal-scoring competition. Despite the jokes, Strand Larsen acknowledges the significant gap in class between himself and Haaland, who is considered one of the best strikers in the world.
As Strand Larsen prepares to embark on his Premier League journey, he looks forward to facing the challenges and opportunities that come with playing in England. With Haaland as a mentor figure, he can benefit from the Manchester City striker’s experience and advice on navigating the English football landscape both on and off the pitch. The camaraderie between the two Norwegian players highlights the supportive nature of their relationship despite the friendly competition.
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