Manchester City star Erling Haaland publicly criticised his former club, Bryne FK, for terminating the contracts of three players: Axel Kryger, Jens Husebo, and Robert Undheim. The 25-year-old Norwegian striker, who began his career at Bryne FK in 2005, expressed his frustration on social media, writing, “Speak out, Bryne FK. What the hell is going on?”
Bryne FK, currently 14th in the 16-team Norwegian Eliteserien, issued a statement thanking the players for their efforts but provided no reason for the decision. Haaland, responding to a follower urging him to rest during his national team duties, said, “There is chaos at my home club, and it makes me angry, so now I can’t sleep.”
Background on Haaland and Bryne FK
Haaland played 16 matches for Bryne FK before moving to Molde in 2017, followed by stints at RB Salzburg, Borussia Dortmund, and Manchester City. Despite City losing two of their three Premier League games this season, Haaland has scored three goals. His strong connection to Bryne FK fueled his outspoken reaction to the club’s move.
Norwegian outlet NRK reported that terminated player Robert Undheim declined to comment but wrote, “Never doubt that I love Bryne FK.”
Haaland’s comments highlight his loyalty to his roots and raise questions about Bryne FK’s management decisions. The incident has sparked discussions among fans about player treatment in smaller clubs.
