Haaland nets 2 in City rout, Guardiola denies release clause

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Published October 5, 2022 4:58 PM

By JAMES ROBSON
AP Soccer Writer

MANCHESTER, England (AP) — After Erling Haaland’s latest two-goal display in the Champions League, Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola had to quell speculation that the Norway striker could already be planning a move out of the club. Guardiola dismissed reports coming out of Spain that the striker has a release clause in his Man City contract that would allow him to join Real Madrid in 2024. Haaland took his season tally to 19 goals in 12 games with a first-half double in Wednesday’s 5-0 win over Copenhagen.

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