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Fernandez Hails Haaland as 'Beast' After Assisting Winner in Porto Victory
New Manchester City midfielder Enzo Fernandez wasted no time building an on-field partnership with Erling Haaland, providing the assist for the Norwegian striker's decisive goal in the 47th minute as City overcame Porto's defense in their Champions League clash.
Fernandez did not hold back in his admiration for Haaland's performance, describing him as a formidable presence on the pitch. "Erling Haaland is an animal. He is a beast, so every time he is on the pitch, I'm going to look for him, and hopefully give him many more assists," Fernandez said. He also praised Haaland's character off the field, adding, "It is not just about the player he is, he is also an amazing human being, and he has really welcomed me in and helped me."
Fernandez also spoke about reconnecting with manager Enzo Maresca, with whom he previously worked at Chelsea. "I'm so happy that Enzo Maresca did all he could to make this move happen. He knows me so well from our time at Chelsea, and I'm so grateful for everything that he has done for me and my family," Fernandez said, vowing to repay his manager's trust. "I'm going to give 100% in every training session, in every match so I can repay him."