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'It is not true:' Pep Guardiola DENIES Erling Haaland has a release clause in his Manchester City contract allowing him to join Real Madrid... claiming the Norwegian star has 'adapted really well' since his £51m move and is 'incredibly loved' at the club

Pep Guardiola dismissed reports of a release clause in Erling Haaland's contract after watching his star striker add another two goals to his season tally in the first half of Manchester City's 5-0 rout of FC Copenhagen.

Following on from Sunday's hat-trick against Manchester United, Haaland scored City's first two of the night before an own goal from David Khocholava and second-half strikes from Riyad Mahrez and Julian Alvarez.

Such was City's dominance that Guardiola could withdraw Haaland at half-time after seeing him score his 18th and 19th goals of the season for City.