– In Haaland we undoubtedly get the best “nine” in the world. He has the right age, and if you look at the next 10-15 years, we have invested in a tip for the future. This is what Manchester City’s chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak says in a recent interview published by the English big club on Monday night. This is the first time the Manchester City management has commented on the transfer to the Norwegian national team striker since City confirmed that they had agreed on an agreement. – Henrykt Although Haaland has not been formally revealed as a 100 percent full-blooded City player, Khaldoon Al Mubarak chooses to comment thoroughly on the club’s new striker. – I am delighted, absolutely delighted, that both in terms of Julian (Álvarez) and Haaland, managed to finish our “business” early. Now we are at the end of May and can, with great confidence, say that we have strengthened the area we needed most, the leading position, he says. STATEMENT: And Khaldoon Al Mubarak praises Haaland. Photo: OLI SCARFF / AFP When asked if City’s chairman can reveal something about how they managed to land the Haaland transition, he answers: – First and foremost, there is a lot of history there. Alfie (Haaland’s father) played for the club, we have a nice historical connection with the family. From the time he played early in Norway until Dortmund, Haaland has been on our radar. At least four to five years. We have followed his progression and seen the transformation from a talented young boy to one of the most exciting, if not the most exciting, striker in the world, he believes. – Made a very wise choice At Monday’s press conference in Oslo, Erling Braut Haaland did not want to say anything about City. National team manager Ståle Solbakken justified this by saying that it would be wrong to comment before the 21-year-old’s new club did it himself. Khaldoon Al Mubarak thinks all big teams in the world wanted Haaland, and is therefore extra happy that he chose City. – It is a testament to the work done in this club and the quality of the team we have. It also testifies that Haaland is not only an excellent player, but also a smart player, who saw the potential in what he can achieve here and how he can develop in this club. Both by being trained by Pep Guardiola, but also because of the people who work here, the infrastructure and the training facilities here. And most important of all, the fans who are here. All this was decisive, and I think Haaland made a very wise choice who chose to come to City, he thinks. – We really get a phenomenal player who will give us good memories for the fans. He will fit well into this group, he adds. What do you think about Haaland choosing City? Understandable He should have chosen another club Show result Manchester City confirmed earlier this month that the club agreed with Dortmund on a transfer for the Norwegian star striker. This put an end to one of the biggest transition sagas in international football in the last year. – Phenomenal Norwegian will officially become a Manchester City player from 1 July. He finished with 85 goals in 88 games for Borussia Dortmund. He came there from Salzburg in January last year. – His performance at the top level for Dortmund in the Bundesliga and the Champions League, and his “goal ratio”, is absolutely phenomenal. He scores with left, right, head, he has speed and power, he is a very, very unique and incredibly talented striker I think the whole world has looked at, says Khaldoon Al Mubarak. City will start season preparations with a US tour in July. It will probably be the first opportunity to see Haaland in action for his new club. The first City training match will be played on July 20 against Mexican Club América at NRG Stadium in Texas.
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