"[They are] very serious, they're very organised. They're very big. They know what they're doing, they have a lot of experience, they don't really need anything, they have everything. So we don't have any leverage."
"Football, for him, is the most serious game you can play. I think people often have the impression that a football player's job is easier than it actually is."
"I often say that high-performance football players have to be very intelligent, so don't underestimate the intelligence of those at the top of the pyramid. He has to be very dedicated."
Erling Haaland leads the Premier League Golden Boot race with 25 goals and has contributed to 32 goals this season. He signed a nine-and-a-half-year deal with Manchester City in 2023, rumored to be one of the most lucrative in sports history. Rafaela Pimenta, Haaland's agent, praised City's organization and experience in negotiations, stating they have no need for leverage. She also highlighted Haaland's intelligence and dedication, emphasizing the seriousness of high-performance football and the misconceptions about players' jobs.
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