Haaland praises 'incredibly good guy' Bellingham
Translated from Norwegian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Norwegian football star Erling Braut Haaland praised his former Borussia Dortmund teammate Jude Bellingham.
- Haaland described Bellingham as a "great guy" and one of the world's best players.
- The two stars were teammates at Dortmund from 2020 to 2022 and have remained in contact.
Norwegian football sensation Erling Braut Haaland has spoken highly of Jude Bellingham, calling him an "incredibly good guy." The two stars, who were teammates at Borussia Dortmund from 2020 to 2022, have maintained their friendship.
He is an incredibly good guy.
Haaland expressed his admiration for Bellingham, particularly after the English midfielder's performance in a recent match where he scored two goals. "He is a good friend. We had two very good years together in Dortmund, and we have kept in touch and all that," Haaland told reporters. "He is an incredibly good guy."
He is a good friend. We had two very good years together in Dortmund, and we have kept in contact and all that.
Despite Bellingham's goal-scoring record, which Haaland believes is sometimes unfairly criticized, the Norwegian striker defended his former teammate. "I have said it so many times: We had a lot of fun together!" Haaland remarked. "I am not surprised that he scores two goals today and delivers as he does. Sometimes he gets a little too much criticism because he doesn't score enough goals. I don't think he deserves it, because in my opinion, he is one of the best in the world."
I have said it so many times: We had a lot of fun together!
Haaland, speaking after a challenging match himself, still managed to smile and reflect positively on his own experiences in the USA. He emphasized Bellingham's talent and contribution to the game, highlighting their past camaraderie at Dortmund.
I am not surprised that he scores two goals today and delivers as he does. Sometimes he gets a little too much criticism because he doesn't score enough goals. I don't think he deserves it, for my opinion, he is one of the best in the world.
Originally published by Aftenposten in Norwegian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.