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OFFICIAL: Erling Haaland completes move to Etihad

Manchester City have concluded the acquisition of striker Erling Haaland on a five-year deal.

The 21-year-old joins the Citizens from Borussia Dortmund, where he scored 86 goals in 89 appearances across all competitions.

The Norwegian frontman managed to win the German Cup and the Bundesliga Player of the Season award in the 2020/21 campaign.

“This is a proud day for me and my family,” said Haaland on signing his contract.

“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 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.”

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