Erling Haaland has revealed how his father and boyhood support of Manchester City helped him choose to make the move to the Etihad Stadium.
Haaland's £51 million ($62m) switch to City from Borussia Dortmund was made official on Monday morning as he put pen to paper on a five-year contract.
The Manchester outfit reportedly saw off competition from a number of other elite European clubs to sign the 21-year-old, including Real Madrid, and he has now explained his final decision.
Why did Haaland join City?
Haaland's father Alf-Inge took in a three-year spell at City during his playing days and brought his son up as a supporter of the club.
"First of all, my father, a little bit,” Haaland told City's official website when quizzed on the motivation behind his transfer.
“I was born in England. I have been a City fan my whole life. I know a lot about the club.
“In the end, [deciding to sign was down to] two things. I feel at home here and I feel I can develop and get the best out of my game at City.
“I like the style (of play). I like the attacking football. I like the positive vibe we have when City play football.
“This is what I like a lot, so I think it’s a good fit.”
Haaland on the Etihad Stadium
Haaland's only appearance at the Etihad with Dortmund came in their 2-1 defeat to City in the 2020-21 Champions League quarter-finals, but he has also visited as a fan.
“I have been there a couple of times before watching games,” he said of the 53,400-capacity ground.
“I like it. It is beautiful, I like the colour! It’s a big, huge stadium and I like to play there.”
Haaland was also a regular at the club's previous stadium, Maine Road, to see his father play during his youth.
“I have been to a lot of games (there). I don’t remember, but I have been to a lot of games with my mum, sister and brother watching my father play," he added.
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