- Haaland turned 23 on Friday
- Grealish presented striker with cake
- Sang happy birthday song to striker
WHAT HAPPENED? Haaland turned 23 on Friday while in Tokyo as part of his team's pre-season tour of Asia. Jack Grealish welcomed the superstar striker into the room where a birthday cake had already been lit and he was serenaded with a happy birthday song.
THE BIGGER PICTURE: City will play friendly matches in Japan and South Korea as they prepare to defend their Champions League, Premier League and FA Cup titles next season. Haaland will use the tour to get back to full fitness to boost his hopes of improving on last season's Golden Boot-winning tally of 36 Premier League goals.
WHAT NEXT FOR CITY? Haaland and his co-stars will take on Yokohama F. Marinos in their first pre-season match on Sunday.
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