Erling Haaland explains why he chose Man City in first words after transfer

Erling Haaland says he chose to sign for Manchester City because of the chances Pep Guardiola's side will create for him.

Haaland, 21, joins City from Borussia Dortmund for £51m, with the Blues beating off stiff competition to sign the highly-rated Norwegian. City announced an agreement in principle for Haaland last month, and have now confirmed the transfer has been fully completed.

In his first words as a new City player, Haaland pointed to Guardiola's style, as well as hinting at his family ties to the club as a key reason for his decision to move to the Etihad. His father Alf-Inge played for City when Erling was born, and the new striker teased his arrival last week with a picture of himself as a toddler wearing an old City home kit.

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Now, Haaland says: “This is a proud day for me and my family. I have always watched City and have loved doing so in recent seasons. You can’t help but admire their style of play, it’s exciting and they create a lot of chances, which is perfect for a player like me.

“There are so many world-class players in this squad and Pep is one of the greatest managers of all-time, so I believe I am in the right place to fulfil my ambitions.

“I want to score goals, win trophies, and improve as a footballer and I am confident I can do that here. This is a great move for me, and I can’t wait to get started in pre-season.

“I was born in England. I have been a City fan my whole life. I know a lot about the club. In the end, [deciding to sign was down to] two things. I feel at home here and I feel I can develop and get the best out of my game at City.

“I like the style (of play). I like the attacking football. I like the