VIDEO: What a gesture! Arman Tsarukyan receives a valuable gift from Manchester City star.

Arman Tsarukyan At a UFC press conference. Photo: Reproduction/Facebook/armantsarukyan

Arman Tsarukyan He's enjoying high prestige outside the octagon. Currently ranked number one in the UFC lightweight division (up to 70,3 kg), the Armenian received a special gift from Erling Haaland, the main star of Manchester City.

In a video released on social media, Tsarukyan is seen displaying a shirt from the English club autographed by the Norwegian striker, one of the biggest names in world football today. The recording quickly went viral among MMA and football fans.

Despite not yet having a fight scheduled with the UFC, Tsarukyan remains active on social media and frequently appears in content that reinforces his popularity outside the cage. Haaland's gift is yet another sign of the international recognition achieved by the fighter, who awaits confirmation of his next commitment in the organization.

Erling Haaland sends Arman Tsarukyan a signed jersey 🤝⚽

(Via @ArmanUfc ) pic.twitter.com/u9iDA9B6Al

— Red Corner MMA (@RedCorner_MMA) January 2, 2026

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Who is Erling Haaland, the Manchester City star player?

Erling Haaland celebrating for Manchester City. Photo: Reproduction/X

Erling Haaland is a striker for Manchester City and the Norwegian national team. Considered one of the best players in the world, the number 9 is known for his physical strength, speed, and goal-scoring ability.

Since arriving at City in 2022, Haaland has won major titles, including the continental treble, as well as breaking historic goalscoring records in the Premier League. He is the all-time top scorer for the Norwegian national team and one of the leading stars of European football in the last decade.

Haaland is the only player to win both the Premier League Young Player of the Year and Player of the Season awards in the same season. He won the Golden Boy award in 2020, was named Bundesliga Player of the Year in 2021, and was named to the FIFA FIFPro World XI in 2021, 2022, 2023, and 2024. He holds the record for most goals scored in a single Premier League season.