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'It doesn't feel like he is feeling the pressure. You have to shake, you have to move. Normally we are a team that buy and didn't sell much. City recognised that all three wanted more guarantees over game-time and sought to secure market value for them. This summer for different reasons, we sell some players. That humility, he believes, is what makes City what they are.

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“In the first game of the season, if he’s there, I’m sure everyone will be looking but he has signed for five or six years, I think he will score a couple of goals in that time!” “If you sign someone like that then there is going to be a lot of expectation but it doesn’t feel like he’s feeling the pressure so far. “In the past, new faces have come in and others have gone but we’ve still found a way to win titles. “You just look at his track record as a striker and he’s already one of the best in the world. That has not happened by chance. “But I’m still very happy with what I’m doing here and hopefully the club is happy with me.

De Bruyne is willing to trust Manchester City over their decision to sell three key players.

If you sign someone like that then there is going to be a lot of expectation but it doesn’t feel like he’s feeling the pressure so far. In one way I can understand why it sometimes happens in football but the other part is sorry to see them go. Guardiola said they were all important members of the squad, and leave amicably, although De Bruyne offered a slightly more cautious opinion on the exits. But I’m still very happy with what I’m doing here and hopefully the club is happy with me. “That’s how it goes sometimes but I’ve been at the club seven years now, Pep has been here six. The Belgian shared a picture on social media, made by a fan, of the City squad from 2015/16, the last season before Pep Guardiola arrived.

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“I’ve been really impressed with the new signings. “Maybe Kevin is the most important that we have. “We can make it 10 if you want?” said City’s press officer. “How long will this take?” asked Haaland, who wasn’t happy to be told five minutes. Haaland walks the walk, alright. “I’ve been watching a lot of City games over the last years and they’ve been without a striker so, of course, I’ve been seeing myself in these situations.

Erling Haaland has described Pep Guardiola as "a bit crazy" while predicting that life under the Manchester City boss "is going to be fun".

Linking up with Grealish has been another positive part of Haaland's integration into the City squad, as he added on their blossoming friendship: "He's good. It's one week so I cannot tell too much, but I've been training good and I'm ready for what's next." Erling Haaland has described Pep Guardiola as "a bit crazy" while predicting that life under the Manchester City boss "is going to be fun". The Norwegian was on a high after opening his scoring account for the Blues in a pre-season victory over Bayern Munich, and is now eager to continue his adaptation with the Premier League champions.

ERLING HAALAND scored his first goal for Manchester City in their pre-season victory against Bayern Munich.

“But it's a good link and I like the vibe around him so it's going to be fun". Pep Guardiola usually opted to play without a traditional No 9 last season, tending to prefer midfielders Kevin de Bruyne, Phil Foden and Raheem Sterling in a withdrawn forward role. He has wasted no time in linking up with England international Grealish as he gets to know his new team.