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Chris Watson & Amie Wilson

Why Erling Haaland has soft spot for Nottingham Forest after completing Man City transfer

Nottingham Forest will be coming up against Erling Haaland next season after the striker's move to Manchester City was confirmed.

The reigning Premier League champions announced on Monday the highly-rated 21-year-old striker wIll join them on July 1, after signing a five-year contract at the club. It is understood that the player will cost a fee of £51.1million after City triggered his release clause.

A City statement read: “Manchester City are delighted to confirm the signing of Erling Haaland from Borussia Dortmund. The 21-year-old will join the Club on 1 July after penning a five-year deal which keeps him at the Etihad Stadium until the summer of 2027."

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