Manchester City have confirmed that the club has reached an agreement with Borussia Dortmund for the transfer of striker Erling Haaland.
The signing has been finalised in a club-record deal up to GBP213 million. AFP
Manchester City has reached an agreement in principle with Borussia Dortmund to sign Erling Haaland with just personal terms needing to be finalized with the striker.
As one of the rising stars of world soccer, the Norway international will be the English club’s belated replacement for Sergio Aguero.
City issued a brief statement on Tuesday confirming the pending deal but rivals did more talking on what could be the biggest transfer ahead of next season.
“Manchester City can confirm we have reached an agreement in principle with Borussia Dortmund for the transfer of striker Erling Haaland to the Club on 1st July 2022,” the club said in a statement.
“The transfer remains subject to the Club finalising terms with the player,” it added.
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With inputs from AP
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