Borussia Dortmund striker, Erling Haaland, is set to join Manchester City after passing a medical on Monday.
The Premier League champions informed Borussia Dortmund they will activate the 21-year-old’s release clause – understood to be significantly less than €75m (£64m).
Football transfer expert, Fabrizio Romano, made the disclosure via his verified Twitter handle on Monday.
He wrote: “Erling Haaland to Manchester City, here we go! Haaland has passed medical tests as new Man City player today, he’s back in Dortmund. It will be official this week.
“Man City told BVB board that they will activate release clause [closer to €60m than €75m] in few hours.
“Official announcement for Haaland deal will be this week, with both Manchester City and BVB to confirm transfer after clause activated.
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“Haaland wanted the announcement to be this week to say farewell to B. Dortmund fans in the best way, as they’ve been great to him.
“Despite rumours, Erling Haaland’s salary agreed with Manchester City won’t go beyond the level agreed with Kevin De Bruyne, now worth around £375,000 per week.
“He will sign with Man City until June 2027 – so he’s not gonna break City salary structure,” Romano stated.
The Norway striker has scored 85 goals in 88 matches for Dortmund since joining from RB Salzburg in January 2020.
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