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Freddie Keighley

Erling Haaland shirt number decision drops clear hint at Man City transfer exit

Manchester City have finally announced the signing of Erling Haaland - and dropped a clear hint Gabriel Jesus will be departing the club this summer after five-and-a-half years at the Etihad in the process.

Jesus, 25, is likely to leave for pastures new after Erling Haaland completed his £51million transfer to City on Monday, knocking the Brazilian forward down the pecking order. Arsenal have made him a priority target while La Liga rivals Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid have been offered his services, according to reports in Spain.

Jesus has worn the No. 9 shirt at City for the last three seasons and Haaland will be eyeing up the jersey, which is typically reserved for a big-name, out-and-out striker. The Norwegian, 21, was unveiled as a Sky Blue player on Monday but there was no sign of his squad number in any of the footage or pictures released by the club.

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