During the match, Manchester City's Norwegian striker, Erling Haaland, was seen talking to Bounou. Fans on social media were curious about what Haaland said to the young goalkeeper. According to reports, Haaland attempted to convince Bounou to join Manchester City, possibly replacing Ederson, one of Haaland's teammates.

Ederson, a Brazilian goalkeeper, has been the subject of rumors about his future under manager Pep Guardiola. However, Ederson recently brushed off these rumors, stating that he intends to stay with the team. He acknowledged the spread of fake news about his future and expressed his commitment to Manchester City.

Ederson said, "Some friends send me a lot of news, but 99% is fake news. I understand you guys. You need the news to put a like on social media, or rant for the news. I understand, but there's a lot of fake news around my name." He emphasized his dedication to the team, stating, "My head is here. It stays with the city. It gives me everything to go back to the Premier League again and try to win the Champions League as well. My mind is staying in the club."