The camaraderie between Erling Haaland and Jack Grealish isn’t just a myth, and Manchester City has beautifully captured the heartwarming moment of their reunion after the summer hiatus.
Haaland, who scored a remarkable 52 goals across all competitions in the previous season, went on to have an exceptionally successful debut season at Etihad.
As for Grealish, he truly owned the spotlight after a consistent year, taking center stage for The Blues during their incredible treble-winning campaign.
Their relationship has blossomed both on and off the pitch, extending its warmth beyond the sidelines, with players reveling in a flourishing connection.
The eagerness to reignite their camaraderie is evident from the video posted by Man City, showing players reportedly training ahead of the upcoming season.
“He’s here,” Haaland exclaimed upon spotting Grealish, who replied, “Alright. How are you, my mate?”
The English international then complimented his teammate’s new haircut, saying, “Let me tell you, I’m loving the barnet, you know.”
Haaland responded, “You like that hairdo,” to which Grealish stated, “Yeah, I like it.”
City fans on social media have been quick to embrace the exchange between Haaland and Grealish.
One Twitter user wrote, “Nothing can separate these two men.”
Another tweeted, “The chemistry on and off the field, this is another Champions League I believe in.”
A third added, “What you love to see: Jack & Haaland’s brotherhood.”
A fourth exclaimed, “Damn, the king approves of these two together.”
Yet another chimed in, “Erling’s smile at the end of the video is so adorable.”
While Haaland and Grealish lead somewhat different lifestyles, the 27-year-old player offered a fresh and profound perspective on his friendship with the Norwegian phenomenon.
“We have an amazing friendship, but he’ll point at me after a game and say, ‘Hey. Don’t go partying tonight.’ I’ll just tell him to hush and go soak in an ice bath. But that’s us. Two different people doing well in our own ways,” he explained.
“I’m not as successful as he is. He’s scored more goals this season than my entire career. But if he does what I sometimes do, he’ll say, ‘Damn, I feel really bad today.’
“I have a different release with this. He’ll go home and sit with his family and have a takeaway. Sometimes that’s my choice too. I like doing that. But sometimes I like going out and getting my hair done.”
In a world where football narratives often focus on competition, seeing the authentic camaraderie between these players is a heartwarming reminder that the beautiful game is equally about friendship and human connections.
