Haaland tells Manchester City signing to take English lessons – Dressing room teasing revealed

Manchester City youngster Allan Elias has earned his first Brazil call-up after six appearances for City since arriving from Palmeiras in the summer.

Brazilian winger Allan Elias has made an impressive start to life at Manchester City, earning his first senior Brazil call-up just months after joining from Palmeiras. The 22-year-old has made six appearances for City, scoring once and providing an assist, including a goal and assist on his debut against Norwich City.

At a Brazil press conference, Allan revealed he's still adjusting to English life and acknowledged the language barrier, with Erling Haaland apparently having some fun with him about it. "Haaland sometimes comes over to talk to me and jokes that I don't understand much, that I need to take English lessons," Allan said.

"I'm taking them and trying to learn as quickly as possible." He's been helped by Portuguese speakers at City including Vitor Reis, Matheus Nunes, and Rúben Dias.

Allan also spoke about the nerves of joining Brazil's senior squad alongside stars like Vinícius Júnior, Raphinha, and Endrick, admitting the transition from Palmeiras has been surreal. He's focused on adapting quickly and earning more regular opportunities at club level.