Donna already Blues brothers with Haaland

WHEN Gianluigi Donnarumma made the save that turned any remaining doubters into believers on Sunday, Erling Haaland was one of the first on the scene. The giant striker greeted the giant goalkeeper with a fearsome chest bump.

- By TYRONE MARSHALL

The Italian had pulled off a stunning save to keep out Bryan Mbeumo's volley on his City debut and Haaland wanted to show his thanks. He later suggested his man of the match award should have gone the way of the club's new No. 1.

For Donnarumma, that sums up Haaland. This might be the first time the two have been on the same team, but as two of the biggest clients of super agents Mino Raiola and Rafaela Pimenta, they have developed a friendship over the years.

The goalkeeper believes Haaland might well be the best player in the world and they will make for a devastating combination at the Etihad. Haaland took to social media to welcome Donnarumma to the club after his £26m move from Paris StGermain and has since helped him settle in to his new surroundings.