Fans are hailing Andre Onana's ice-cold response when asked about Manchester City phenom Erling Haaland.
Haaland had scored 12 goals in the Champions League ahead of the final against Inter Milan last weekend.
Naturally, Inter stars were asked about the threat of the Norwegian forward, who won the Premier League Golden Boot award having scored 36 goals this season.
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Ahead of the Champions League final, Inter defender Alessandro Bastoni played down Haaland's goal-scoring prowess.
And his teammate Onana was also quizzed about Haaland as a reporter asked the goalkeeper whether he was afraid of the Blues star.
A reporter asked him: "If I say Erling Haaland, what would you say?"
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To which Onana replied: "Nothing. What do you want me to say."
The reporter continued: "No fear?
The 27-year-old insisted he's not afraid of Haaland, referencing god in a powerful response.
"Of him!? A man is not afraid to a man," he said. "Why would I be afraid?
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"Yes, for sure. He's one of the best. But do you know who I'm afraid of? God. But I don't see him on the pitch. So, for me, a man don't make me a afraid."
The video, uploaded by a Chelsea fan, sent social media wild.
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One Twitter user wrote: "I’ve heard enough, bring me Andre Onana."
A second tweeted: "Awesome response. Cool as a cucumber. Love it."
A third added: "That’s winning mentality."
A fourth said: "his is the mentality I was talking about with Onana, it has to be respected."
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Another commented: "HE'S GOT THAT AURA."
Onana ended up being on the losing side as Inter succumbed to Man City, who ran out 1-0 winners in Istanbul.
But his performance alerted Man United supporters on social media as they loved his distribution.
Topics: Erling Haaland, Football, Inter Milan, Manchester City, Fan Reactions
Nasir Jabbar