Manchester City has announced the club has reached an agreement in principle with Borussia Dortmund over the transfer of superstar striker Erling Haaland.
“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,” read a statement on the club’s website.
“The transfer remains subject to the Club finalising terms with the player.”
According to multiple reports, City will pay a relatively bargain price of €60 million ($63m) to activate the striker’s release clause at Dortmund.
At 21, Haaland has already established himself as one of the world’s best strikers. The Norway international scored a remarkable 85 goals in 88 appearances for Dortmund after joining the Bundesliga side from Red Bull Salzburg midway through the 2019-20 season.
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