Erling Haaland has firmly denied the speculation suggesting that he tried to convince Yassine Bounou, the Al Hilal goalkeeper, to join Manchester City. These rumors emerged after their encounter at the Club World Cup, where Bounou had a standout performance.

Bounou's Stellar Performance

In the match between Manchester City and Al Hilal, Bounou shone with key interventions, including a crucial save against Savinho. His performance was reminiscent of his best moments with Sevilla FC and the Moroccan national team. After the match, Haaland offered a friendly greeting, which some interpreted as an attempt to recruit him to his team.

Denial on Social Media

Amid the growing rumors on social media, Erling Haaland took to Instagram to clarify the situation. He shared a photo of his interaction with Bounou, accompanied by the message: "Not True ❌", making it clear that he had not attempted to convince the Moroccan goalkeeper to join Manchester City.

With this clarification, Haaland has put an end to the speculation about Bounou potentially joining the English club. Meanwhile, the Moroccan goalkeeper continues to demonstrate his quality at Al Hilal, establishing himself as one of the top international goalkeepers.