Erling Haaland Pens Emotional Farewell to Pep Guardiola Before World Cup Return
Erling Braut Haaland paid tribute to Pep Guardiola after the manager ended his 10 year spell with Manchester City FC, winning 20 trophies including 6 Premier League titles and 1 Champions League.
Haaland thanked Guardiola for shaping his career as he now prepares to lead Norway in their first FIFA World Cup appearance in 28 years alongside Martin Ødegaard. After the end of Pep Guardiola’s legendary 10 year spell at Manchester City, Erling Haaland shared an emotional farewell message for the manager who played a huge role in shaping his career in England. The Norwegian striker thanked Guardiola for constantly teaching him and making success feel normal during their time together since 2022.
Haaland described working with the Spanish coach as the “honor of a lifetime” and praised him for helping him grow into one of the world’s best forwards. Guardiola leaves Manchester City after winning 20 major trophies during an unforgettable era at the club. His achievements include 6 Premier League titles, 2 FA Cups, 2 League Cups, 1 UEFA Champions League trophy, 1 UEFA Super Cup, 1 Club World Cup, and 1 Community Shield.
Under Guardiola, City became one of the most dominant clubs in world football, with Haaland emerging as a key attacking star. At the same time, Haaland is preparing for a historic moment with Norway, who qualified for the FIFA World Cup for the first time in 28 years after defeating Italy 4-1 in November 2025. Norway will compete in Group I alongside France, Senegal, and Iraq.