The transfer of the 21 -year -old Norwegian striker, considered one of the best players of his generation, would cost the “Citizens” about 60 million euros. Le Monde with AFP
Manchester City and Borussia Dortmund announced on Tuesday May 10, having reached an agreement for the transfer of the Norwegian striker Erling Haaland, who would wear the jersey of the English club from next season, once his contract signed . “The transfer remains subject to the finalization of the terms [of the contract] with the player,” said the Citizens. Dortmund, who is listed on the stock market, also communicated to announce that Haaland was “about to engage with Manchester City”.
The 21 -year -old striker considered one of the best players of his generation, scored 85 goals in 88 games with Dortmund since his arrival in January 2020.
The British press had given the formalization of this transfer for Monday, specifying that the English club had informed its German counterpart of its intention to activate the player’s liberating clause, initially mentioned at 75 million euros but which would ultimately be 60 million euros, according to several media.
A gigantic contract awaits him in Manchester, who should immediately make him one of the best paid players in the club and the Premier League, with a salary estimated at more than 20 million euros per year and a five -year contract.
Barely two hours before this announcement, Pep Guardiola said that he could not comment on the information on the next signature of the player. “Borussia Dortmund and Manchester City told me that I was not allowed to say anything until the transaction is completely completed,” he replied, during a press conference, Before the late match of the 33