'Baby coming soon' - Erling Haaland confirms he is set to be a father after setting national record for Norway

'Baby coming soon' - Erling Haaland confirms he is set to be a father after setting national record for Norway

Eric Munene 10:34 - 11.10.2024

Erling Haaland became the all-time scorer for Norway with a superb brace against Slovenia and he celebrated the milestone by annoucing that he is set to become a dad.

Erling Haaland made Norwegian football history by becoming the national team’s all-time top scorer on Thursday.

The Manchester City striker scored a stunning brace in Norway’s 3-0 victory over Slovenia, bringing his total to 34 goals in just 36 appearances.

This remarkable achievement surpassed the long-standing record held by Jorgen Juve, who had 33 goals.

The 24-year-old captain expressed his pride after the match, acknowledging the significance of breaking a record that has stood for nearly a century.

"Of course, it is big and historic. I'm happy, and it's a fantastic record to achieve. I have many years left in my career, and I’m enjoying every moment on the field," Haaland stated.

But the celebrations didn’t end there. Haaland was pictured with the match ball under his jersey with his thumb in his mouth signalling that he was expecting a child.

Haaland went on to announce on Instagram that he and his girlfriend, Isabel Haugseng Johansen, are expecting their first child.

Isabel Haugseng Johansen, who has increasingly been seen supporting Haaland during his time at Manchester City, met him at the Bryne youth academy where they both developed their skills.

The couple began dating during Haaland’s tenure at Borussia Dortmund and have since built a life together in Manchester, where they reside in a stylish flat in the Northern Quarter.

After the match, Haaland reflected on his performance, stating, “It was a well-executed match. I felt good. It’s been a long time since I’ve had this much energy on the field.”

His incredible start to the season, scoring 10 goals in his first 5 Premier League matches, has only added to the excitement surrounding his growing legacy.

With both personal and professional milestones to celebrate, Erling Haaland’s night was truly unforgettable.