Manchester City is very happy to welcome Erling Haaland from Borussia Dortmund.
Having signed a 5-year contract from 1is July, the 21-year-old Norwegian striker will be at the Etihad Stadium until 2027.
Son of Alfie, who signed for City 22 years earlier, Haaland junior is one of the best strikers in Europe after being passed through Molde FK, Red Bull Salzburg and Dortmund.
21 caps with Norway, and Erling Haaland currently has 86 goals in 89 games in just 2 and a half seasons with the yellows and blacks, while winning the German Cup and being named the best Bundesliga player in the 2020/ 21.
“My family and I are proud,” he told mancity.com after the transfer.
“I have always watched City play and always enjoyed watching them play their last seasons. I admire their style of play, it’s fascinating and they create lots of chances, which is perfect for a player like me. »
“There are so many world-class players in Pep’s squad as he is one of the best managers of all time. I think I am in the right place to complete my goals. »
“I want to score goals, win trophies, improve as a footballer and I’m confident I can do that here. It’s great for me and I can’t wait to start preseason. »
Director of Football Txiki Begiristain said: “We have been following Erling for several years now, so we are delighted to bring him to Manchester City. »
“He is a great talent and has been one of the best strikers in Europe in recent seasons. His goalscoring stats are exceptional and his performances at Borussia Dortmund and in the Champions League in particular have proven he can succeed at the highest level. »
“Erling has everything we look for in a striker and we are sure he will excel in this team and this system. »
“His rise has been remarkable, but he is still only 21 years old. His best years are ahead of him and we are confident he can become even better working with Pep. »
“He’s an exciting signing for our club, and I’m sure our fans will enjoy seeing Erling play for this team. »
Haaland’s shirts will be available as soon as his squad number is confirmed in due course.
Everyone at Manchester City welcomes Erling!
Season by season statistics*
2017/18: Molde
Matches played: 14
Buts : 2
Assists: 1
2018/19 : Molde et Red Bull Salzburg
Matches played: 27
Mold: 25
Goals and Elite Series: 12
Assists in Eliteserien: 4
Red Bull Salzburg : 2
Austrian league goals: 1
2019/20 : Red Bull Salzburg et Borussia Dortmund
Matches played: 29
Red Bull Salzburg : 14
Austrian league goals: 16
Assists in the Austrian league: 4
Borussia Dortmund : 15
Goals in the Bundesliga: 13
Bundesliga assists: 2
2020/21: Borussia Dortmund
Matches played: 28
Buts : 27
Assists: 6
2021/22 : Borussia Dortmund
Matches played: 24
Buts : 22
Assists: 7
*Matches of 1time division only.
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