Manchester City have unveiled Erling Haaland following his long-awaited £51 million ($63 million) transfer from Borussia Dortmund.
The Premier League champions announced in May that one of the world’s most sought-after strikers will be joining them.
Real Madrid, Barcelona, and Bayern Munich were among the clubs interested in signing the 21-year-old, but he has now agreed to a five-year deal at Etihad Stadium.
What Has Haaland Said About His Transfer To Manchester City?
HE’S HERE! 💙 pic.twitter.com/JuZEtzTWbv
— Manchester City (@ManCity) June 13, 2022
The Norwegian international has given his first interview since joining the club, and he says he is looking forwards to working with manager Pep Guardiola.
The club unveiled him with an announcement video that began with a picture of him as a child sitting on a sofa wearing the 2008-09 Man City kit and ended with Haaland holding the picture while wearing the 2022-23 Citizens jersey.
“This is a proud day for me and my family. I have always watched Man City and have loved doing so in recent seasons,” he stated.
“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 fulfil 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 pre-season.”
Why Did Manchester City Want To Sign Haaland?
Guardiola has been without a striker since Sergio Aguero left in 2021, and a summer pursuit of Harry Kane was unsuccessful, with the England international remaining at Tottenham Hotspur.
Haaland, who made his Champions League debut in 2019 with Red Bull Salzburg, is considered as an ideal alternative after scoring 85 goals in 88 appearances for Dortmund.
He grew up watching Man City and follows in the footsteps of his father, Alf Inge, who joined the club from Leeds 22 years earlier.
The wait is finally over! 🔵 #mancity @ManCity pic.twitter.com/vt0bLB1w76
— Erling Haaland (@ErlingHaaland) June 13, 2022
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