Haaland's Viking Assist: Man City Star Donates Rare Scandinavian Saga Manuscript

• Erling Haaland donates a rare 16th-century manuscript of Viking sagas to his hometown municipality, Time.
• Haaland and his father Alf-Inge Haaland acquired the 1594 edition of Snorri Sturluson’s chronicles for 1.3 million Norwegian crowns ($133,636), setting a national record.
• The manuscript, chronicling medieval Norse kings, will be displayed at the library in Bryne, Haaland's hometown.
• Haaland's motivation is to keep the manuscript in the Jaeren region, allowing locals to engage with their history.
• This donation highlights Haaland's expanding influence beyond football, including cultural preservation.

Key Questions Answered

How much did Erling Haaland pay for the rare 16th-century Viking manuscript?

Based on the available information, the cost of the Viking manuscript is not mentioned.

Where will Erling Haaland's donated Viking saga manuscript be displayed?

Based on the available information, details about Erling Haaland's donated Viking saga manuscript are not currently available.

What record did Haaland's manuscript purchase set in Norway?

Based on the available information, there is no record of Erling Haaland's manuscript purchase setting any records in Norway.