Manchester City stars Erling Haaland and Jack Grealish continued their burgeoning bromace after the pair were reunited as the Treble winners’ pre-season preparations began.
Footage published by the European champions the pair embracing each other on their return to the Etihad Campus. Haaland shouted across the training facility ‘there he is’ upon Grealish’s arrival before sharing a hug.
The England star was quick to comment on Haaland’s braided hair, as he endorsed the Norwegian’s new look. ‘Telling you what, I am loving the new barnet,’ Grealish said.
Haaland and Grealish struck up a friendship after the Norwegian striker signed for Man City last summer. The pair enjoyed spectacular campaigns for Pep Guardiola’s side to help Man City storm to the Treble.
Haaland revealed earlier this year that Grealish is his best friend in football and previously shouted ‘I f***ing love you, you know that? to the winger during a live television interview last season.
Grealish has also admitted that their close relationship has benefited him both on and off the pitch.
He recently said: ‘We’ve got a great relationship. We come into training a lot together, we live in the same building, I’ve assisted him a few times. When you have a relationship like that off the pitch, on the pitch it makes it that much easier.’
Grealish and Haaland had also been at the heart of Man City’s four-day celebrations after clinching a maiden Champions League triumph, which completed the Treble success. Haaland had been central to City’s success last season with 52 goals in all competitions during a remarkable debut campaign.
The Norwegian had blended business with pleasure during his summer break in the Italian region of Puglia, as he posed for pictures with Kim Kardashian at Dolce and Gabbana’s Alta Moda fashion show. Alongside his girlfriend Isabel Johansen, the Norway international also spent time during the summer in Ibiza, enjoying trips to beach clubs including Casa Jondal and Playa Soleil.
Video: The boys are back in the building! 👊
Grealish traded jet-setted to Dubai hot on the heels of trips to Las Vegas, the French Riviera, and Spain.
The England star still appeared dressed for hot weather on his return to training, with the winger joking about the Manchester rain. ‘Seriously, what is this weather? I thought it was going to be sunny,’ Grealish said.
The Cityzens are set to travel to Asia this summer, visiting South Korea and Japan on their pre-season tour. Whilst out there, the Premier League champions will take on Yokohama F. Marinos, Bayern Munich and Atletico Madrid.
Guardiola’s side will get their first opportunity to add to their silverware from last season when they play Arsenal in the Community Shield on August 6.
Share or comment on this article: Erling Haaland and Jack Grealish’s bromance continues as the forward shouts ‘there he is’ on Man City return… while the Norwegian’s ‘barnet’ earns the winger’s approval.
