“I can only stay at Manchester City only on one condition, I have faced alot of challenges while at the club, it is not easy being where u watch your talent grows and I am not ready to risk it again,” – Before considering to stay at Manchester City, Erling Haaland makes a crucial demand before securing a new contract at the Club

According to rumors, Erling Haaland has stated that he would only stay at Manchester City provided manager Pep Guardiola remains there as well.

The Norwegian international has had an excellent start to the current Premier League season, scoring 11 goals in nine games for the Citizens.

His goals have propelled Manchester City enjoy an unblemished start to the season, with Pep Guardiola’s side trailing only one point behind champions Liverpool.

There has been talk that if proven guilty, the Citizens might face a points punishment, demotion, or possibly expulsion, prompting discussion about Guardiola’s and some of his players’ futures.

Haaland is one of the players associated with other teams, having won two Premier League crowns, an FA Cup, and a Champions League in his first two seasons in England.

According to sources in Spain, Haaland has ‘warned’ Manchester City in a transfer ‘ultimatum’ that ‘he will stay’ but only if Guardiola remains in charge.

Guardiola ‘knows that losing his star striker would risk the long-term success of the project, and he must now make decisions that preserve balance in the dressing room and assure Haaland’s dedication,’ according to reports.

Haaland, who has been strongly connected with moves to Barcelona and Real Madrid, has made it clear to the board that if Guardiola does not stay, neither will he.

Guardiola is ‘concerned’ that the Haaland problem could jeopardise his prospects of leaving a’solid and well-structured legacy’ when he leaves the Etihad Stadium.

Haaland scored again as Manchester City defeated Southampton 1-0 in the Premier League on Saturday, and Guardiola heaped praise on the Saints following the game.

Guardiola told Sky Sports: “Today, it was not how (Southampton) defend deep, but how well they play with the ball, with the goalie, and with movement.

“It is an excellent game to learn as a manager. Russell will teach me a lot because they performed really well. We were modest and recognized that they had done really well.”

Guardiola, the all-conquering Manchester City head coach, made an eye-catching statement that was picked up in the post-match news conference.

Guardiola went on to say, “I believe in the build-up process. I prefer that the ball land on the players’ feet rather than their teeth.

“When it happens, it means the process was wonderful. We were neither sloppy or flat, but we battled to retrieve possession because they are so talented.

“I am a spectator; when I see the opponent doing things that I enjoy doing with my team and they do them really well, I applaud them.” I am confident I will learn. Some movements and the causes behind them.

“They make motions to connect up with the striker, going over people on the side to get you there.

“It was not easy, but we had enough opportunities to win better. I enjoy winning in that manner, as seen by my recent victories over Wolves and Southampton, who are currently at the bottom of the league and have a challenging schedule.

“When people claim that everyone in the Premier League can defeat everyone, they are not lying. It is so challenging that every game seems like a struggle.

“I have no concerns about my team because when the opponent is excellent, you must accept it. “This is what occurred.”