The Transformation of Haaland: Is He Evolving into Cristiano Ronaldo 2.0?

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From their love of £2,000 designer pajamas to their look-alike girlfriends and quirky photo-op ritual, all the signs are that the pair are truly sworn brothers .

Here, we look at seven signs that prove that champions Manchester City are gradually becoming the Premier League’s next Cristiano Ronaldo.

Matching Fashion The two men are known to be lovers of fashion and luxury designer brands.

Haaland, 22, has been spotted in expensive designer looks from fashion houses like Dolce and Gabbana and Burberry, while Ronaldo, 38, favors designs from Gucci and Jacob & Co.

This couple also attracted attention when they went out wearing luxurious pajamas.

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This week, Haaland celebrated Manchester City’s win by wearing light blue pajamas.

He owns a huge collection including a Mojolica set costing more than £2,400 and a Burberry set costing £1,680.

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Ronaldo also started the pajama fashion craze – he was spotted on a luxury yacht in a £1,800 Louis Vuitton set in 2020.

Immersing yourself in ice The key to their perfectly toned bodies appears to be their shared love of high-tech ice chambers.

In 2021, it was reported that Ronaldo had a £50,000 cryotherapy chamber shipped from Turin to Manchester to help him stay in shape.

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He is said to enjoy spending three minutes in a chamber at -160C.

Last year, it was reported that Haaland also sprayed a similar amount into the cryotherapy chamber to help maintain his best physical condition.

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He is said to have ordered a walk-in ice box for his home in Cheshire.

Cryotherapy has been documented to have a number of benefits including pain relief, muscle healing, weight loss support and inflammation reduction.

Diet imitation Haaland follows a strict diet and doesn’t drink alcohol or go to nightclubs, although he has admitted to enjoying a pina colada.

His diet changed when he played for Red Bull Salzburg and mainly consisted of fish. Obviously, Haaland was convinced after hearing that it was one of the factors that helped Ronaldo have perfect physical health in his 30s.

Five-time Ballon d’Or winner Ronaldo likes to keep himself disciplined with customized diets recommended by a personal nutritionist.

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His diet typically consists of “six small high-protein, high-grain, low-fat meals a day.”

CR7 is also a big fan of cheese, ham and low-fat yogurt for breakfast, with a preference for fish and lots of fresh fruits and vegetables.

Ronaldo also stays away from alcohol and sugary drinks, junk food and rarely drinks alcohol.

Similar girlfriends Both Ronaldo and Haaland have attractive, look-alike girlfriends who seem to set them apart from the average WAG.

Georgina Rodriguez, 29, has successfully established herself as a businesswoman, a socialite and has her own Netflix reality show.

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With nearly 50 million followers, she is the most followed WAG on Instagram.

The former restaurant employee, who has been dating Ronaldo since 2017, has now become a model and brand ambassador in her own right.

Isabel, 19, is Haaland’s girlfriend, who left her native Norway to live with him.

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But she’s not just the girlfriend of one of the best footballers in the world – she’s also a female footballer herself, and the pair are said to have met through the sport.

When Erling moved to Man City, student Isabel – who played for local Norwegian club Bryne – was allowed to study remotely so she could be with him.

Pre-match routine This month, eagle-eyed fans were excited when they concluded that Haaland and Ronaldo seemed to have something strange in common before the match.

When Haaland took a photo with his teammates before the semi-final against Real Madrid, many fans saw that he was standing on his toes.

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This type of pose has been Ronaldo’s favorite for many years, especially when taking pictures with a group of people.

A fan who pointed it out on Instagram commented: “You’re already the tallest on the team”.

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One fan replied: “Bros is trying to be like his idol Cristiano”.

Another added: “He’s copying Ronaldo in everything”.

Record-setter There’s no denying that Haaland and Ronaldo are two of the best players – both have played for Manchester-based clubs and have impressive records to show for it.

Ronaldo spent six seasons at Manchester United between 2003 and 2009 before returning in 2021, while Haaland joined Manchester City in the summer of 2022.

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Ronaldo holds the record for most international goals, according to UEFA, having scored 122 for Portugal since his debut in 2003.

He also holds the record for most appearances in the Champions League, having played in this tournament 183 times.

Meanwhile, Haaland is busy building his own impressive legacy – the Norwegian this year broke the record for scoring the most goals in a single Premier League season.

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After scoring his 35th goal against West Ham, he overtook Alan Shearer and Andrew Cole, who had 34 goals between them.

Many have pointed to Haaland as one of the few players who can break the record set by Ronaldo and Lionel Messi.

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