LONDON: Manchester City said Tuesday they had reached an agreement to sign Erling Haaland from Borussia Dortmund — ending their hunt for a top-class centre-forward.
“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 1st July 2022,” the Premier League champions said in a statement.
“The transfer remains subject to the club finalising terms with the player.”
Haaland will move to the Etihad Stadium after City opted to trigger the forward’s release clause, reportedly 75 million euros.
The deal for the 21-year-old ends City’s long search for a specialist striker to…
