Manchester City confirm deal for star striker Erling Haaland

Manchester City have agreed a deal to sign star striker Erling Haaland from Borussia Dortmund, the Premier League club announced on Tuesday.

Norwegian Haaland, 21, will join City at the end of the season having spent two-and-a-half successful years at Dortmund, where he has scored 85 goals in 88 appearances in all competitions.

Manchester City can confirm that we have reached an agreement in principle with Borussia Dortmund for the transfer of striker Erling Haaland to the Club on 1st July 2022.The transfer remains subject to the Club finalising terms with the player.

A City statement read: “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 July 1, 2022.

“The transfer remains subject to the club finalising terms with the player.”

Dortmund posted an article on their website under the headline "Erling Haaland close to move to Manchester City'.

City will reportedly pay the Norway international’s £51.25 million ($63.15m) release clause.

Manager Pep Guardiola was reluctant to discuss the situation as he held a press conference on Tuesday to preview his side’s upcoming game at Wolves, but did all but confirm a deal was imminent.

Guardiola said: “Everybody knows the situation, but I should not talk because I do not like to talk about the future, next season.

“At the same time I should say something, but Borussia Dortmund and Man City told me I’m not allowed to say anything until the deal is completely done, so I cannot talk. I’m sorry. We’ll have time to talk.”

Asked further about the matter, the Spaniard said: “I would love to talk, honestly, but I can’t. They tell me don’t say anything [because of] the legal actions or the