Manchester City completes deal with Haaland
English Premier League champions Manchester City said on Monday that it has completed a five-year contract with Norwegian striker Erling Haaland from Borussia Dortmund.
City did not give the financial details of the deal, but German media reported that the total cost of Haaland's purchase could exceed 300 million euros ($314.22 million), including his salary, agent fees and bonuses.
The 21-year-old Norway striker has risen in value thanks to his impressive form with Dortmund after joining from Austrian Salzburg two years ago.
"I always follow City, especially in recent seasons," said Haaland, who has scored 86 goals in all competitions for Dortmund since his first appearance in January 2020.
"I like the way they play a lot. It's exciting and they create a lot of chances, which is great for a player like me."
"I want to score more goals, win trophies and develop as a player and I'm sure I can do it here," added the Norwegian, who will join City on July 1.
City was actively seeking to find a replacement for Sergio Aguero after the Argentine striker, and the team's top scorer with 254 goals, moved to Barcelona in a free transfer last year.
And Brazilian striker Gabriel Jesus failed to maintain his place in the starting lineup.
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