Erling Haaland offers honest opinion on him and Kylian Mbappe being compared to Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi

Manchester City attacker Erling Haaland has shared his honest opinion on him and Paris Saint-Germain striker Kylian Mbappe being compared to Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi respectively.

Ronaldo and Messi are nearing the end of their legendary career. Hence, it's time for the new superstars to carry the baton for the next generation. 

Haaland and Mbappe have been tipped by many as the heirs to the two legendary players.

Haaland told France Football (as per French Football Weekly):

“That’s what everyone seems to think. But be careful, we must emphasize to what extent Messi and Cristiano have done crazy things. We must also remember that they still do it, because even if they get older, obviously, they remain fantastic players."

Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi shared the stage as the world's best players for more than 15 years. However, Ronaldo is now 38, while Messi is 36. Hence, the sport is in need of younger superstars to replace the ageing duo.

Erling Haaland also went on to speak about his competition with Kylian Mbappe:

"I never talk about myself against other players. That’s not the way I am or see things. I focus on myself, I only seek to be better every day, continue to enjoy what I do and be the best version of myself.”