For months and years, the question of Erling Haaland’s future circulated in the soccer scene. Through his sometimes outstanding performances at Borussia Dortmund, the Norwegian quickly aroused desires at the very big clubs in Europe – one such has recently been awarded

Haaland moves from BVB to Manchester City, where he could fill the striker gap left by Sergio Aguero in the summer of 2021. Since then, the Skyblues often operate with a false nine, the only real striker of high international format is Gabriel Jesus.

New offensive element for Guardiola

With the undoubtedly highly talented Brazilian, the Citizens’ managers were not always satisfied – now Haaland is to provide the goals up front. At first glance, the 1.94 meter tall professional does not fit into Pep Guardiola’s system, the Spaniard likes to rely on lively attackers.

In his time at FC Bayern Munich, however, also harmonized with Robert Lewandowski, Guardiola can equally with classic center forwards. In FUT 23, the Haaland transfer will open up new link options for the 21-year-old, just by his City affiliation.

Norway connection to Ödegaard

A strong chemistry will exist between Haaland and his offensive colleagues like Raheem Sterling, Riyad Mahrez or Jack Grealish. His nationality as a Norwegian is not too much help for him, the only promising link in the Premier League could be with Martin Ödegaard

Haaland received in FUT 22 outstanding 88 points as an overall rating in the gold version, this rating is unlikely to be reduced in FUT 23 – rather, another counter is added. Thus, the soon-to-be former Dortmund player should continue to be among the top 10 strikers, perhaps even among the top 5.

Top speed despite his height

In career mode, Haaland could become part of one of the most talented duos: His potential is already 94 points in FIFA 22 – second best after Kylian Mbappé. Phil Foden, who can be used flexibly in the City offense, can go up to 92. Both should not be devaluated in FIFA 23;

The top attacker’s big advantage is his speed. That the shot (91) and the physique (88) are more than strong right from the start is hardly surprising. Despite his size, Haaland also brings 89 (FUT) respectively 88 (career mode) points as speed on the virtual lawn.

Key to the very big throw?

Haaland could be a key to the longed-for Champions League triumph for City – also in FIFA 23. Too often, the Skyblues fell in the decisive moments of the past years offensively too little, despite all the quality, with the blond giant is a whole new option

Haaland will be replaced in Dortmund by Karim Adeyemi, although the German international is a completely different type of player. The newcomer from FC Red Bull Salzburg is much more agile and flexible – we had already examined Adeyemi for FIFA 23