Almost twenty years ago to the day, Manchester City were playing in the second tier of English football beating the likes of Gillingham and Portsmouth, having been relegated the season prior. Fast forward twenty years and the picture is very different. Five-time Premier League winners and with a whole host of domestic cups to match, City are a global name and have become one of Europe’s biggest powerhouse clubs.
With decade of unprecedented success on the pitch, and more likely to come before this season concludes, the club are in the process of making their biggest statement yet. It has been widely reported that City will trigger Erling Haaland’s £63 million release clause, with the Borussia Dortmund striker keen to join the Premier League champions on a record-breaking five-year deal.
So, what's new? City are well known for their big spending when it comes to recruitment, so why is this move any different? Firstly, you have to consider the profile of Haaland, along with his reputation and the demand there is for him.
