Norwegian threatens Shearer’s record but Guardiola won’t guarantee his stay

Spanish coach Pep Guardiola, manager of Manchester City, sparked widespread debate in the sports world with his candid comments about the future of his Norwegian star Erling Haaland, stating that he does not know if the striker will remain with the club long-term, despite Haaland’s astonishing Premier League records.

Haaland Eyes Shearer’s Legendary Record

Guardiola’s remarks come at a crucial moment as Haaland threatens to break one of the immortal records of Premier League legend Alan Shearer.

If the Norwegian scores for Manchester City tonight against Newcastle at St. James’ Park (Shearer’s personal stronghold), he will become the fastest player in Premier League history to reach 100 goals.

Guardiola believes Haaland will inevitably compete for such historic milestones if he stays at City, while also praising the standards set by Shearer throughout his career, even though he often played for less high-profile teams than City.

Speaking about Haaland potentially breaking the record, Guardiola said: “It would be great because it means he’s scoring goals. Alan Shearer is the greatest scorer this competition has ever seen, and no matter what Haaland achieves here, Shearer will remain at the top.”

“I Don’t Know What the Future Holds”

The Spanish coach concluded with subtle hints about Haaland’s possible departure, linking the striker to clubs like Real Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain: “You don’t need to know mathematics to realize that if he stays long and keeps this rate, he will approach Harry Kane and Alan Shearer, that is certain, but I don’t know what will happen in the future.”

These statements add to the uncertainty at Manchester City regarding the Norwegian forward’s future, even though he holds a long-term contract, at a time when the club aims to secure its attacking powerhouse.