"Haaland told me that Man City asked for me"

Manuel Akanji made headlines a few weeks ago when he challenged Erling Haaland to score 50 goals in his first season as a Manchester City player. His dressing room partner believes that, if he keeps going the way he is going, he can do it without any problems.
This time, the Swiss centre-back was once again visible in the media after telling in an interview to 'Daily Mail' the negotiation that led him to sign for the Cityzens. "Haaland told me that City asked for me," he said.
"I knew I could make it, but I'm always hesitant in these situations and I didn't want to get my hopes up," he added. However, Akanji himself expressed that "everything happened" and that he is "very happy".
Finally, the Switzerland international highlighted the mentality he needs to find a place at City: "Football can change very quickly for the better and this proves it. It could also go the other way. That's why you always have to keep your feet on the ground to endure whatever comes your way".