Erling Haaland was quick to react to Leeds United's crucial win over Manchester United on Monday night as he posted a two-word message alongside a picture of goalscorer Noah Okafor.
Okafor was the match-winner in Manchester, scoring twice inside the opening half hour to hand Leeds a crucial three points in their fight for Premier League survival.
Taking to social media after the full-time whistle, the Swiss striker marked a memorable evening at the Theatre of Dreams with a now-viral post. He wrote: "Look mommy I scored twice at Old Trafford."
Many fans of the Yorkshire club joined Okafar in celebrating the famous 2-1 win, including Manchester City striker Erling Haaland.
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Haaland, who was born in Leeds as his father, Alf-Inge, played for the club, posted a picture of Okafor on Snapchat alongside the caption: "Get in."
What has Erling Haaland said about Leeds in the past? Inside his love affair with childhood club
Haaland grew up watching his dad play for Leeds before moving to Norway in 2004.
Back in 2019, during his time with Austrian club RB Salzburg, the striker was asked about his future ambitions.
“I want to be the best possible," he said. "The dream is to win the Premier League with Leeds. In addition, the goal is to become a better player than dad was. I hope to be able to get more international matches than he did.”
Speaking ahead of Leeds' home game against Manchester City in December 2022, then-Leeds boss Jessie Marsch gave an insight into Haaland's admiration for the club.
“Erling texted me as soon as the schedule came out and he said he was most excited for Boxing Day. He was born here, his father has history at the club and he has the club in his heart because of that," said Marsch.
"When I got this job, he and his father were both incredibly supportive and excited. We expect him to be passionate about this match, which causes issues for us."
A few days later, Haaland refused to celebrate against Leeds after scoring twice at Elland Road.
“It was planned. I didn't feel like cheering. I have respect for Leeds, where I was born," he said.
"Father and mother were in the stands, the whole family in the stands. It is special. When I was little I had a Leeds kit with Eirik Bakke on the back and a City kit with my father on it. Not in my wildest dreams did I think I would play at Elland Road for City against Leeds."
He added: "You can't even dream about it, because it's so surreal, with a father who has played for both clubs. I am proud today."
Topics: Erling Haaland, Man City, Leeds United, Premier League
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