Man City have given Erling Haaland what his agent admitted Manchester United couldn't

Good things come to those who wait.

And for Manchester City, almost 12 months on since their hopes of signing Harry Kane from Tottenham Hotspur faded away, the wait for a new striker has been worth it. The club has officially completed the signing of Erling Haaland from Borussia Dortmund, ending their search for Sergio Aguero's long-term successor.

Haaland arrives in Manchester with the reputation of being one of the most exciting youngsters in world football, following a stellar two-and-a-half-year period in Germany. After joining Dortmund from Red Bull Salzburg in December 2019, he plundered a staggering 86 goals in 89 appearances, meaning it is quite easy to understand why so many clubs were intent on landing his signature.

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His performances over the last two years have been well above what you would expect from the average 21-year-old. His attacking output produced numbers that the likes of Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo would have been proud of.

Therefore, it is little surprise that the likes of Barcelona, Real Madrid, Paris Saint-Germain, Chelsea and City's cross-city rivals Manchester United were all linked with his signature before City confirmed that they had reached an agreement with Dortmund on May 10. He had captured the attention of some of the world's richest and most powerful clubs, all of which are steeped in history and decorated in silverware.

Yet it is City that have won the race. His arrival at the Etihad Stadium will only add further quality to one of the best teams on the planet, meaning their chances of retaining the Premier League title next season and winning their maiden Champions League crown have only