Danny Mills says he ‘wouldn’t be surprised’ if Erling Haaland netted more than 30 Premier League goals during his debut season for Manchester City.
The Norway international arrives at the Etihad Stadium having built up a reputation as one of the world’s most exciting and potent strikers.
Haaland found the back of the net 86 times in 89 games across all competitions for previous club Borussia Dortmund.
The 21-year-old will be hoping to fire Pep Guardiola’s side to their fifth title in six seasons, and ex-City right-back Mills thinks he will make an instant impact.
‘I think he’s going to be absolutely fantastic, I think he’ll come in and hit the ground running,’ Mills told Sky Sports.
‘He had a little bit of a break towards the end of last season with injuries. He’s been back over the summer playing international football, so he’s up to speed again.
‘He’ll now have a couple of weeks off before he goes back into pre-season with Manchester City.
‘I think he will start like a house on fire. I wouldn’t be surprised if he scores 30-plus goals in the Premier League next season.
‘The advantage that City will have, when they get to the World Cup break after the 12th of November, Erling Haaland’s going to get a rest as he’s not going to the World Cup.
‘He’s going do what he’s done for the last few seasons and get a winter break. So that’ll mean he’ll be even fresher for the back end of the season which again is a huge worry for everybody else.’
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