Haaland Refutes Rumours Linking Bounou to Manchester City

After Manchester City’s recent Club World Cup match, social media buzzed with claims that Erling Haaland requested the signing of Moroccan goalkeeper Yassine Bounou. However, Haaland swiftly dismissed the reports, labeling them completely false via his social media. The Manchester City striker clarified he made no such recommendation following the game.

For the team at Manchester City, maintaining transfer transparency remains a priority and Erling Haaland has made that clear. After City’s recent Club World Cup match, social media buzz suggested that the Norwegian striker had personally requested the club to sign Moroccan goalkeeper Yassine Bounou, who featured in the game. The rumor quickly caught fire online, implying that Haaland had directly influenced a possible transfer target based on the match encounter.

However, Haaland promptly shut down the speculation. Taking to his social media platforms, he firmly stated that the reports were “completely false,” putting an end to the circulating story. The Manchester City forward made it clear that he had not made any such request to the club’s management.

Bounou, currently a respected name in international football and known for his heroics with Morocco during the 2022 FIFA World Cup and his club contributions with Sevilla and later Al-Hilal, was not approached on Haaland's suggestion, contrary to the online claims. This incident highlights the modern challenges elite footballers face with social media rumors, especially during high-profile tournaments like the Club World Cup.