Manchester Metropolis have introduced the signing of Erling Haaland from Borussia Dortmund.
The Norwegian had an settlement with the Premier League champions earlier than the top of final season, however the deal had been delayed for varied causes.
Haaland was unveiled on Monday morning, signing a five-year cope with Pep Guardiola’s facet.
In his first interview as a Metropolis participant, Haaland famous he’ll extremely profit from the membership’s fashion of play.
“It is a proud day for me and my household,” he advised mancity.com after finishing his transfer.
“I’ve at all times watched Metropolis and have cherished doing so in current seasons. You may’t assist however admire their fashion of play, it’s thrilling they usually create a variety of probabilities, which is ideal for a participant like me.
“There are such a lot of world-class gamers on this squad and Pep is among the best managers of all-time, so I consider I’m in the precise place to fulfil my ambitions.
“I wish to rating objectives, win trophies and enhance as a footballer and I’m assured I can try this right here. It is a nice transfer for me and I can’t wait to get began in pre-season.”
Director of Soccer Txiki Begiristain lauded the singing of the 21-year-old: “We have now been monitoring Erling for a number of years now, so we’re delighted to carry him right here to Manchester Metropolis.
“He is a large expertise and has been top-of-the-line strikers in Europe over the previous few seasons. His goalscoring file is outstanding and his performances at Borussia Dortmund and within the Champions League specifically have proved he can succeed on the highest degree.
“Erling has all the pieces we wish in a striker and we’re sure he’ll excel on this squad and this technique.
Haaland’s squad quantity is but to be confirmed, however the quantity 11 shirt may very well be made out there.
