- Ivar Eggja was referred to as ‘Uncle’ by Erling Haaland due to how shut they had been
- Eggja helped Haaland transfer condominium when he joined Manchester Metropolis in 2022
- The household buddy was Alf-Inge Haaland’s finest man when he married Gry Marita
Manchester Metropolis ahead Erling Haaland has paid tribute to a household buddy who has handed away aged 59.
The Norweigan, who has been away on worldwide responsibility, introduced on Wednesday night through social media that Ivar Eggja had died.
Seen as a chief fixer for the Haaland household, Eggja was often known as ‘Uncle’ to the Metropolis striker and was greater than a finest buddy to his father, Alf-Inge.
Following his passing, Haaland wrote on Instagram: ‘You’re a legend, Ivar. Phrases can’t describe how a lot you meant to me! Phrases can’t describe how a lot you can be missed!
‘I do not give a s***! I do not give a s***! That is precisely what I will do. Thanks for all the pieces, you madman. We are going to see one another once more. Relaxation in peace, Ivar.’
Erling Haaland’s shut household buddy Ivar Eggja has handed away aged simply 59 years previous
Haaland rushed over to see Eggja earlier than his passing after enjoying with Norway within the week
The striker took to Instagram to jot down a heartfelt tribute to a person he all the time referred to as ‘Uncle’
Eggja, who was Alf-Inge’s finest man when he married Haaland’s mom Gry Marita, performed a serious half within the striker’s successes in soccer.
When Haaland signed for Metropolis in 2022, Eggja sought out an condominium for him and ensured it was absolutely furnished so the 24-year-old might give attention to enjoying.
The household buddy did the identical for Haaland at each his former golf equipment Purple Bull Salzburg and Borussia Dortmund.
The Norweigan as soon as mentioned: ‘I feel if I had been on their own and had to decide on my very own condominium and buy groceries in IKEA, I would not have scored three objectives in opposition to Augsburg on my Dortmund debut.’
Eggja was a father of three and leaves behind his sons Fabian and Felix, and daughter Ine, with the latter taking to Fb to verify the information.
‘The superhero of our lives has been taken from us,’ wrote Ine. ‘At 3.30 p.m. we mentioned goodbye to Dad for the final time and it feels a bit like the entire world has been placed on ice. He meant a lot to so many individuals, however to us he was all the pieces.’
Eggja has all the time been in Haaland’s life due to his relationship with father Alf-Inge (centre)
All the time a eager businessman, in 1980, Eggja opened two shoe retailers within the city the place Haaland grew up – Byrne.
His profession then took him into the hospitality business and he opened a bar and restaurant with Alf-Inge. Nevertheless, in 2014, it closed down.
Eggja turned closely concerned in Haaland’s footballing journey via the years, and will typically be seen sitting subsequent to the striker’s father throughout Premier League and Champions League matches.
Along with his household, Eggja additionally grew near Haaland’s advisors, none extra so than his agent Rafaela Pimenta.
Eggja turned a serious a part of the striker’s profession and even helped him transfer residences when he joined Man Metropolis in 2022.
On Instagram, Pimenta wrote: ‘Ever since I met you, I assumed your energy was to brighten up any room.
‘I did not comprehend it was a superpower, and that you’d undergo a lot, so quickly, so quick, in a method that’s the finest instance of power, dignity, tolerance and optimism that household and associates can solely dream of. It was an honor to be a small a part of your journey.’
Eggja’s reason behind demise is presently unknown and he turns into the second loss inside Workforce Haaland after the demise of Mino Raiola in April 2022.
