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Erling Haaland teammate gives update on Man City star’s behaviour after charges and U-turn

Manchester City star Erling Haaland has been away on international duty with Norway when news of the charges broke

Published: Wednesday, 30 September 2026 at 7:49 PM
Erling Haaland teammate gives update on Man City star’s behaviour after charges and U-turn
Key Things to Know
  • Kristoffer Ajer confirmed Erling Haaland's behavior remains unchanged following Manchester City's recent charges verdict.
  • Norway manager Stale Solbakken withdrew Haaland from scheduled pre-match press conference duties.
  • Ajer stated that international teammates have not actively discussed the ongoing Manchester City situation.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Norway teammate Kristoffer Ajer stated that Erling Haaland's behavior has not changed following news regarding Manchester City's Premier League charges. Speaking ahead of Norway's Nations League match against Wales, Ajer noted that the striker remains fully focused on upcoming matches and behaves normally around the squad, with the players avoiding discussions about the case.

Norway head coach Stale Solbakken pulled Haaland from scheduled pre-match media obligations and declined to discuss the situation, maintaining that the legal matter is not part of his job. Meanwhile, Manchester City released a statement expressing surprise and disappointment, confirming plans to appeal the independent commission's findings before the impending Friday deadline.

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