Manchester City youngster Allan Elias reveals Erling Haaland jokes about his English

Manchester City youngster Allan Elias has revealed that Erling Haaland regularly jokes about his English-speaking abilities as the Brazilian continues adapting to life at the Etihad Stadium.

The 22-year-old winger joined City from Palmeiras during the summer transfer window and has made six appearances, registering one goal and one assist.

His progress, combined with his performances in Brazil, has earned him a first senior international call-up under Carlo Ancelotti.

However, Allan admits that learning English remains a challenge, with Haaland taking a light-hearted interest in his efforts.

Speaking at a Brazil press conference, as reported by Globo Esporte, Allan discussed his first months at Manchester City and the support he has received from his teammates.

"It's been really nice. There's Vitor Reis, Matheus Nunes, Ruben [Dias]… They speak Portuguese and help me a lot," he explained.

The Brazilian revealed that Haaland has also been encouraging him to improve his English, albeit through friendly teasing.

"Haaland sometimes comes over to talk to me and jokes that I don't understand much, that I need to take English lessons."

Allan confirmed that he is already studying the language and wants to settle into his new surroundings as quickly as possible.

"I'm taking them and trying to learn as quickly as possible."

The winger added that he is making the most of his time at City, both in training and through his English lessons, as he adjusts to life in Manchester.

All quotations are translated from Portuguese.

Allan's move to Manchester City has been followed by another milestone after Ancelotti included him in Brazil's senior squad for the first time.

The former Palmeiras winger made an immediate impression on his City debut against Norwich City in September, scoring and providing an assist in a 5-0 Carabao Cup victory.

Although his first-team opportunities have remained limited, his early contributions in England and previous performances for Palmeiras have helped establish him as an emerging Brazilian talent.

Allan admitted that joining the national squad has been an emotional experience.

"I'm very happy to be here and very nervous," he said.

The 22-year-old was introduced at his first Brazil press conference by former Palmeiras teammate Endrick and revealed that the traditional initiation ceremony for new players was already on his mind.

"All we talk about is this introduction we're going to have, what we're going to sing, what joke we're going to tell…"

Allan also described the experience of sharing a dressing room with established internationals such as Raphinha, Vinicius Junior and Endrick.

He credited his father with helping him manage the pressure and maintain confidence.

"My dad talks to me a lot and tells me that I'm capable, that I have my talent."

The Brazilian admitted that his rapid progress still feels difficult to comprehend.

"I talk to my wife and tell her I can't believe what I'm experiencing. Not long ago, all of this seemed so far away."

Allan will now hope to make his senior international debut before returning to Manchester City, where he is competing for further opportunities under Enzo Maresca.

Brazil face Japan on Saturday, 14 November, before meeting Singapore on Tuesday, 17 November.

Both friendlies will take place in Singapore, giving Allan the opportunity to make his senior international debut.

He will then return to Manchester City, where he will look to build on his early appearances under Enzo Maresca.