The Norwegian celebrated his 23rd birthday while on the Club’s pre-season tour of Asia, which includes friendlies against Yokohama F. Marinos and Bayern Munich in Japan, and a clash with Atletico Madrid in South Korea.
Haaland was instrumental in our Treble success last year, grabbing 52 goals in 53 appearances in all competitions.
But Dutch international Ake says the forward is determined to take his game to new heights in the coming months.
HOW TO FOLLOW CITY’S 2023 ASIA TOUR
Speaking during a pre-match press conference ahead of our friendly with Yokohama F. Marinos, the defender said: “He handles [the pressure] very well.
“It must be difficult sometimes to get the attention he gets. But he is a very humble person.
“He is only 23 and he achieved all these things in his career - but he is hungry and ready for more.
“He pushes himself to get better numbers. That’s what great players have - that mentality - but his character keeps him on the ground.
“It doesn’t change him too much.”
Watch Ake‘s press conference above...
WATCH OUR ASIA TOUR MATCHES ON CITY+ OR RECAST
CITY+ and Recast will exclusively show all pre-season tour games live in the UK.
The meeting with Yokohama F. Marinos on 23 July is available only for viewers in the UK, while fans in the UK and Germany can watch our Bayern Munich clash on 26 July.
We face Atletico Madrid on 30 July, with fans all over the world (except South Korea) able to watch the action.
CITY+ is also where you will find the entire catalogue of City Studios documentaries and vodcasts.
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*Tour matches will not be available to watch on our TV app due to regional restrictions
