Pique: Haaland is very promising, but he is not at the level of Messi and Ronaldo

Former Barcelona centre-back Gerard Pique has shared his thoughts on Manchester City striker Erling Haaland.

I think he has great potential, but he has a long way to go to reach the level of Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo. He has to win many titles and maintain his performance for the next 15, 17, 20 years, which is not an easy task.

Gerard Pique: Erling Haaland has potential, but still has a long way to go

He's still very young and promising, but I still think he has a long way to go to reach the level of those two, Pique was quoted as saying by talkSport.

During the current season, Haaland has appeared in 34 matches in all competitions, scoring 29 goals and providing six assists. The player's current contract with the club runs until the summer of 2027. According to information provided on the Transfermarkt portal, his market value is estimated at €180 million.

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