Manchester City confirm signing of Erling Haaland

Erling Haaland from Borussia Dortmund officially joined Manchester City on Monday, as the club announced the signing of the young sensation on their official website and social media, Report informs.

The 21-year-old will join the club on 1 July after penning a five-year deal that keeps him at the Etihad Stadium until the summer of 2027.

The son of former City player Alfie, who signed almost 22 years ago to the day, Haaland junior is widely regarded as one of Europe’s best strikers and arrives at the club with a formidable goalscoring reputation following impressive spells at Molde FK, Red Bull Salzburg, and Dortmund.

A 21-cap Norwegian international, Haaland scored 86 goals in 89 games in two-and-a-half seasons with the Black and Yellows, winning the German Cup and the Bundesliga Player of the Season award in 2020/21.