Erling Haaland appears in Clash of Clans as Barbarian King

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Manchester City star Erling Haaland has been unveiled as a surprise new character in popular mobile video game Clash of Clans.

From Wednesday, May 1st onwards, players will be able to play as Haaland and partake in thrilling football-themed challenges and adventures throughout the game.

Haaland, a self-confessed fan of the game, will be the first real person to appear in the game and will do so as the Barbarian King in a temporary, football-inspired event.

We’ve heard you like challenges, Chief! So we’re bringing out @ErlingHaaland as the ultimate challenger, and you’ll have to beat his 12 Challenges to win some spectacular rewards!
Challenge #1 is already available! Have fun beating it and share your results with us! pic.twitter.com/YhxJOZy8AC

— Clash of Clans (@ClashofClans) May 1, 2024

Haaland for the Win! That’s right, long-time player of Clash of Clans, @ErlingHaaland is coming to Clash of Clans TOMORROW!

Get ready for a full month of Challenges, Skins, Troops, Events, and more! Learn more: https://t.co/6gUgVAOuxy pic.twitter.com/hmB0dJzRU5

— Clash of Clans (@ClashofClans) April 30, 2024

Speaking in a press release, Stuart McGaw, general manager of Clash of Clans, said:

When we heard Haaland was a fan of our game and that he wanted to partner with us, it was really a dream scenario.

Our team did everything we could to bring him, one of the world's best athletes, into the world of the game so our players could enjoy a truly special moment.

Clash of Clans sees players battle to build their own village and launch raids on others to seek more power.

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The fantasy video game has been downloaded more than two billion times since it was first released more than a decade ago.

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