Erling Haaland is mourning the death of his close friend Ivar Eggja, and he took to Instagram to deliver a tribute to his right-hand man.
Erling Haaland’s Tribute To Right-hand Man Ivan Eggja
Haaland shared on Instagram that words cannot quantify how much Eggja will be missed, before appreciating the late friend for his contributions to his life.
Erling Haaland wrote: “You mean a lot to me! Words cannot describe how hard you will be missed! Give more f**k! Give more f**k! Exactly what I want you to do. Thank you so much for all your crazy. Had to hit me hard again. Rest In Peace Ivar”
Ivar Eggja And Erling Haaland
Reports indicate that Ivar Eggja was very close to Erling Braut Haaland for many years, with one of his duties being to make the Norwegian’s life easy.
He was making this selfless effort for the Manchester City star to fully focus on the round leather game called football.
Eggja traveled to England when Haaland was signed by Manchester City in the summer of 2022 and has been close to the former Red Bulls Salzburg man since his tender days.
Ivar Eggja played a key role in Haaland’s life, and that was evident in the photo that Manchester City shared across their socials when they signed the attacker, as he stood between the football star and dad Alfie.
According to reports, Eggja accompanied Erling Haaland to Germany and Borussia Dortmund, where he periodically stayed at the home of the forward when he was with the German giants.
Ivar Eggja tasked himself with sorting out the footballer’s bank account alongside car insurance, and he furnished an apartment in which Erling Haaland stayed in Dortmund.
How Did Ivan Eggja Meet The Family Of Erling Haaland?
The Haaland family resided for several years in Bryne alongside Eggja, with them meeting in the city and, over time, becoming allies.
Ivar Eggja, who lived in Bryne also played an important role during the wedding of the footballer’s parents.
His closeness with the family was also shown after Manchester City’s Premier League triumph in 2023.
Erling Haaland Posts Picture Of Him And Eggja On Instagram
Meanwhile, the grieving football star also shared pictures of him with Eggja on Instagram, with one of the images showing them holding each other’s hands tightly.
Ivar Eggja was born in January 1965, and he was a childhood friend of the ex-Borussia Dortmund man’s father, Alfie Haaland.
Erling Haaland’s Emotional Strength Witnessed In Norway’s UEFA Nations League Game Against Austria
Apparently, Haaland had to feature for Norway in their UEFA Nations League clash against Austria on Monday, September 9, 2024, despite the emotional discomfort of losing a loved one.
The 24-year-old scored Norway’s second and decisive goal in their UEFA Nations League B Group 3 match, as they secured a 2-1 win over Ralf Ragnick’s Austria.
Erling Haaland has been in breathtaking form this campaign, with the Norway international netting 7 goals in 3 league matches.
His 7-goal tally includes consecutive hat-tricks, which he recorded in Manchester City’s games against Ipswich Town and West Ham United.
Erling Haaland Career Stats
Erling Haaland has made 284 club appearances for the Cityzens this term, scoring 232 goals and providing 50 assists across all competitions.
Internationally, Haaland has netted 32 goals and provided 3 assists in 35 appearances for Norway.
What Next?
The Norwegian is expected to be in action for Manchester City on Saturday, September 14, 2024, as they trade tackles with Brentford at the Etihad Stadium in a matchday 4 Premier League affair.
