Manchester United legend Wayne Rooney has shared his high praise for Erling Haaland, claiming the Manchester City star is the best footballer in the world right now.
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The Norway international keeps impressing the world by contributing to the Citizens’ game this season.
Since making a move to Etihad last summer, Haaland has established himself as a key player in Pep Guardiola’s squad. He is the Premier League’s top goalscorer for the ongoing season with 32 goals.
“Erling Haaland is the best footballer in the world right now,” Rooney said when speaking about the City star.
“Lionel Messi is the greatest but, at this moment, nobody is playing better than a striker who – even though I broke records in that position – takes my breath away with the levels he’s reaching…”