Khaldoon Al Mubarak promises Manchester City will go from 'strength to strength'

Khaldoon Al Mubarak believes Manchester City have emerged from Covid in a robust financial position with the club now ready to go "from strength to strength".

The City chairman, who saw his side clinch a fourth Premier League title in five seasons in May, is excited about the future after "weathering the storm" of the pandemic with some meticulous planning.

City have already agreed a deal in principle with Borussia Dortmund for Erling Haaland, one of the most sought-after players in the game, after activating a €60 million ($64.7m) release clause in the Norwegian striker's contract.

There will be more players joining in the summer, and Al Mubarak says City are in a great position despite the challenges of Covid restricting income as fans were locked out of the Etihad Stadium.

"We've done very well. Covid was an anomaly, that put an incredible challenge on the whole world from a personal perspective and a professional one," Al Mubarak said in the second part of his end-of-season interview with Manchester City's website released on Tuesday.

"When we looked at how the pandemic was going to impact football in general, the Premier League and obviously Manchester City, it was very difficult.

"We had to manage through and weather a lot of challenges. Losing the revenue from match days for long periods had an impact, but from day one my vision, my direction to the team and the organisation was 'we have to work towards ensuring that we weather the storm and we come out stronger'.

"I'm delighted to say that we have weathered through it and we have come out stronger.

"Our figures for last year are 19 per cent up, broadcast revenue has been improved with us winning the league last year and making the Champions League final, but also