'For the locals, nothing bigger has ever happened' - the Man City fans from Texas who'll be the first to see Erling Haaland in action
manchestereveningnews.co.ukThe wait is nearly over, as Manchester City hope to hand a debut to Erling Haaland this week, getting a look at their new number nine for the first time in Houston vs Club America.
Fans of City have waited what seems like a lifetime for a recognised striker, and Haaland's arrival opens up plenty of opportunities for a new era of Pep Guardiola's all-conquering side.
Supporters with tickets for the Community Shield clash with Liverpool will be able to see his UK debut, however, there are a small group of US-based fans who will be able to say they were there for his first-ever run-out if he takes to the field in Houston.
With a passionate following Stateside, City make sure to engage with their fans on these tours. And for those Blues based in the US, the effort doesn't go unnoticed one bit. ALSO READ: Riyad Mahrez opens up on Man City's four new players in training and urges Julian Alvarez caution For a time, most City fans in the US were ex-pats, who had moved over from Manchester and wanted to keep following their club.
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