Manchester City’s Erling Haaland, never shy of the spotlight, is at it again,this time declaring himself a winner in the era of VAR (Video Assistant Referee). In a bold statement, Haaland insists that the controversial technology is a “perfect” fit for his style, crediting it for his headline-grabbing goal tally and “unbelievable” offside record.

Let’s not forget, Haaland managed to dodge a single offside call in away Premier League matches for two years,an “incredible” feat that finally crashed down in a wild 5-4 win over Fulham. Of course, that was also the night he became the fastest player ever to smash in 100 Premier League goals. Coincidence? Some might say so, but Haaland is quick to give a nod to technology,while many fans and pundits are still debating if VAR is even good for the game.

Unlike strikers who grumble about tighter margins, Haaland embraces VAR. Why? Apparently, it’s all in the family. His father, ex-Premier League player Alfie Haaland, supposedly predicted his son would thrive with video technology. What are the chances, right? According to Haaland, “With the offside, because I’m not going often offside, it’s all about timing.” Convenient when you’re the main beneficiary of split-second decisions.

Haaland claims his perfect timing isn’t new,he says he’s been practicing curved runs since he was 13. Now, with VAR checking every single goal, the Norwegian forward insists his dedication is finally getting the recognition it “deserves.” Critics might argue it’s just good luck or a quirk of modern officiating, but Haaland remains unfazed.

He lays it out: “If the pass waits a bit too long, I will be offside. So I need to kind of be ready, but kind of wait in my run because the worst thing I know is going offside because then you’ve got no chance of scoring a goal.” Sounds simple,until you remember the endless debates VAR has sparked over what’s “clear and obvious.”

Some say Haaland’s attention to detail is why defenders fear him; others question if his success is just a byproduct of a system designed to favor attackers who play to the margins. Either way, his record for Dortmund and now City speaks for itself,86 goals in 89 games in Germany, and now ruling the Premier League.

But let’s not forget the hype around his move to Manchester City. With Europe’s giants lining up, Haaland claims English football was in his blood,thanks to his dad and Norway’s obsession with the Premier League. Still, was it passion or just a calculated career move?

The striker says working with Pep Guardiola sealed the deal. He even admits to dreaming about breaking up City’s tiki-taka style,just send it long, and he’ll do the rest. VAR, he says, is just another tool to reward his “discipline, timing, and intelligence.” Skeptics, however, might see more showmanship than substance.