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Manchester Evening News
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Alex Brotherton

Erling Haaland shows underrated quality that Man City have craved

You don't have to be a genius to work out why Manchester City fans are excited about the arrival of Erling Braut Haaland.

At the age of 21 the Norway international is already one of the most ruthless strikers in world football, having scored 86 goals in 89 appearances for Borussia Dortmund since January 2020. While City have had no problem scoring goals over the past two seasons, on their way to a fourth Premier League title it was at times clear that the only way to improve Pep Guardiola's side would be to add an elite striker to the squad.

Last month City did just that, by triggering the £51m release clause in Haaland's Dortmund contract. He will officially join the Blues on July 1 and will have the whole of pre-season to adapt to his new surroundings.

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