Erling Haaland named Manchester City captain amid luxury watch sighting

Manchester City striker Erling Haaland has been noted for both his luxury interests and his role in the club’s upcoming season. During a recent holiday in Europe, the Norwegian footballer was spotted wearing a vintage 14k yellow gold Paul Newman Rolex Daytona ‘John Player Special’ (reference 6264). This specific model is considered a highly coveted ‘grail’ watch due to the rarity of the yellow gold version compared to the more common stainless steel iterations.

On the professional front, Haaland is entering a transitional period at Manchester City following the departure of manager Pep Guardiola. The newly appointed manager, Enzo Maresca, has named Haaland as one of the club’s captains for the upcoming season. This comes as the team prepares for the new Premier League campaign after a recent 3-0 loss to Arsenal in the FA Community Shield.