Inside Erling Haaland's off-field rituals including cow milking and ice baths

We were given a rare insight into the daily routine of Erling Haaland in a YouTube channel the Manchester City star launched on Thursday - with more videos to come

Erling Haaland, donning a pink tracksuit, hops out of his swanky motor at Greenoaks Farm en route to Manchester City training. The Norwegian footballer stops by to pick up some raw milk and leaves with enough beef to feed a large family, not forgetting several pots of honey tucked under his arm.

The farm owners even extend an invitation for the striker's next visit - offering him the chance to milk one of their cows. Judging by the grin on his face, it seems like he might just take them up on that offer.

He bids farewell to Helen, the proprietor, clearly a familiar face at this independent business. Just another day in the life of the world's most consistent goalscorer.

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These insights are courtesy of Haaland's newly launched YouTube channel, which kicked off today with a 27-minute video giving fans a glimpse into a day in the life of the superstar striker. From his morning coffee at 8am, breakfast, a series of stretches, training at the City Football Academy, and then back home for an ice bath, sauna, and cooking dinner with girlfriend Isabel Haugseng Johansen.

It's a revealing look at what it takes to reach the pinnacle of the beautiful game. Every decision the 25 year old makes throughout his day is centred around his profession and what will aid him in his career.

From his morning brew to his breakfast routine, Mario Pafundi, the sports therapist at City who works closely with Haaland, turns up at the striker's home for a series of stretches before he heads off for training.

Following training, Haaland chats through his evening meal options and pauses his cooking for an ice bath and sauna at home, a ritual he follows most days of the week.

"People always see the matches, the goals, the celebrations - but not the hours that go into being ready for all of that," said Haaland.

"This video shows the routine, the food, the recovery, the small details that matter. It's a bit of who I am away from the pitch, and I hope people enjoy seeing that side."

The launch of the channel represents a personal project aimed at providing direct access to Haaland's world.

It will function as his own platform to share original content and offer broader insights into his training, lifestyle and interests beyond the game.

In the opening video, we meet his girlfriend.

They recount the tale of meeting as young footballers in Norway, and Isabel describes her game as similar to Haaland's, telling him, "I don't think you're the best dribbler."

The remark is met with a chuckle and a thank you.

During his stretches with Pafundi, Haaland remembers his acrobatic goal against Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League and how John Stones had netted a belter of his own a few minutes earlier, only to be upstaged. "John told me, 'I scored the best goal of my life and you just come and destroy everything'," Haaland revealed.

While receiving massages from Pafundi, the Premier League's leading scorer rests his head on a matchball from the Champions League final in Istanbul, casually recalling the dates City clinched their trophies en route to the treble.

Throughout it all, Haaland appears comfortable and natural in front of the camera. His visit to the local farm shop and his friendly banter with Helen are testament to this.

You can now catch Haaland's YouTube premiere here.

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