Erling Haaland joins Manchester City on a five-year deal

• Haaland joins Man City on a five-year contract.
• The Norwegian made his international debut in 2019.
• Man City director said they have been keeping an eye n Haaland for years.

Erling Haaland has successfully completed the transfer from his old club Borussia Dortmund to the Premier League champions Manchester City.

The 21-yer-old forward has signed a five-year deal with the City. at the Etihad Stadium.

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Haaland said: “This is a proud day for me and my family. I have always watched City and have loved doing so in recent seasons. You can’t help but admire their style of play, it’s exciting and they create a lot of chances, which is perfect for a player like me.

“There are so many world-class players in this squad and Pep is one of the greatest managers of all time, so I believe I am in the right place to fulfill my ambitions.

“I want to score goals, win trophies, and improve as a footballer and I am confident I can do that here. This is a great move for me, and I can’t wait to get started in preseason.”

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— Manchester City (@ManCity) June 13, 2022

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Haaland joined Dortmund in January 2020. He scored 41 goals in 41 games in the first season.

He made his international debut in 2019 and has scored 20 goals in 21 games so far while playing for Norway.

City’s director of football Txiki Begiristain added: “We have been monitoring Erling for several years now, so we are delighted to bring him here to Manchester City.

“He is a huge talent and has been one of the best strikers in Europe over the last few seasons. His goalscoring record is exceptional and his performances at Borussia Dortmund and in the Champions League, in particular, have proved he can succeed at the highest level.

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“Erling has everything we want in a striker, and we are certain he will excel in this squad and this system.

“His rise has been remarkable, but he is still only 21. His best years are ahead of him, and we are confident he can get even better working with Pep.

“This is a very exciting signing for our club, and I am sure our fans will enjoy watching Erling perform in this team.”