Softfootball understands that Manchester City striker Erling Haaland was spotted in a closed fashion show with his girlfriend, Isabel Haugseng, in Rome. This was a moment of relaxation for the striker who had experienced a rollercoaster of moments at the just-concluded trophyless season.
According to the Daily Mail, the Manchester City striker was at the Dolce & Gabbana Alta Moda fashion show, held at the historic Foro Romano in Rome.
Haaland, 24, attended the event with long-time partner Isabel Haugseng Johansen, as the pair walked hand-in-hand among a star-studded guest list that included actor Christian Bale.
Haaland, who has been an ambassador for the Italian fashion house since 2023, looked every bit the brand face in a tailored white two-piece suit, paired with a crisp shirt, brown suede loafers, and dark sunglasses. Johansen, 21, matched the high-fashion energy in a sheer wrap dress over gold shorts and a matching bra.
The event marks another public appearance for the usually low-key couple, who have otherwise kept their personal life under wraps, including details about their child, born in December last year.
While Johansen was not present in the U.S. for the Club World Cup, she had supported Haaland from home. The Norwegian scored three goals across four matches in the competition but was unable to help Pep Guardiola’s side avoid an early exit at the hands of Al-Hilal in the round of 16. Chelsea eventually went on to lift the trophy. The City striker is now embracing a well-earned holiday after a demanding campaign.
Meanwhile, Softfootball had earlier confirmed that Haaland will get to work with Kolo Toure, who has been appointed as the assistant to Pep Guardiola.
Touré, 43, initially stepped up from the club’s under-18 setup in June to support the senior team during a busy summer that saw three staff members depart. His impact, particularly around the defensive group, impressed both Guardiola and the wider City hierarchy.
The appointment brings Touré full circle, having made 102 appearances for City between 2009 and 2013 as part of a Premier League career that spanned over a decade and included spells at Arsenal and Liverpool.
The Premier League champions are scheduled to return to action on August 9 in a preseason friendly against Palermo, ahead of their 2025/26 opener away to Wolves one week later.
