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Despite his goalscoring record, Haaland only has the 2021 German Cup trophy to show for it from his time at Borussia Dortmund.
Despite his goalscoring record, Haaland only has the 2021 German Cup trophy to show for it from his time at Borussia Dortmund.
Erling Haaland is determined to overtake Manchester City in his “favourite tournament” Champions League this season as the Norwegian superstar was unveiled by the Premier League champions on July 10.
The 21-year-old was greeted by around 5,000 adoring City fans at the Etihad Stadium and did not back down on his promise to help deliver more trophies. After signing from Borussia Dortmund For a reported fee of €60 million (£51 million, $63 million).
Haaland chose Europe’s top clubs due to his below-market buyout clause and impressive record of 86 goals in 89 games for Dortmund.
His stats at Champions League level are even more impressive with 23 goals in just 19 appearances for Salzburg and Dortmund.
City have won four Premier League titles in the last five seasons under Pep Guardiola, But the biggest prize in European football continues to beckon them.
“The Champions League is my favorite competition so I think you have the answer there,” said Haaland as he considers whether he can be a difference maker in Europe.
Despite his goalscoring record, Haaland only won the 2021 German Cup during his time at Dortmund.
“Sometimes I see players post photos with the trophy and I think, ‘I’d love to be you right now,'” he said.
“I have to work hard and in the future I will receive two trophies.”
Haaland has an emotional connection with City as his father Alf-Inge played for the club between 2000 and 2003.
He said his experience against Guardiola’s juggernaut in last year’s Champions League quarter-finals convinced him that City should be his next destination.
“You can watch from TV, but you get a better feel when you’re actually there,” Holland said.
“I didn’t touch the ball for 25 minutes. I was like ‘please (ilke) Gundogan stop playing tiki-taka’.
“It’s a different level. How they approach the game, how they play, I want to be a part of that.
New Man City goalkeeper Stefan Ortega says Haaland is a ‘monster’
City also unveiled other new signings: Argentine forward Julian Alvarez and German goalkeeper Stefan Ortega on Sunday.
A deal was agreed to bring Alvarez to Manchester in January, but he remained on loan at River Plate and equaled the Copa Libertadores record by scoring six goals in a single game in May.
Haaland’s arrival is likely to block the 22-year-old’s path to game time at centre-forward, but he says he is happy playing in the forward line.
Gabriel Jesus has already left City to join Arsenal and Raheem Sterling is on the verge of signing for Chelsea, which could give Alvarez more opportunities from a wide area.
“I know Erling is a great player. He scored a lot of goals, but I came to do my job,” Alvarez said. “I can play in different positions.”
Ortega will provide backup to first-choice goalkeeper Ederson after joining on a free transfer.
Haaland failed to score against Ortega during their time together in the Bundesliga, but the former Arminia Bielefeld stopper described the Norwegian’s physical development as “monstrous”.
“His transition was outstanding,” Ortega said. “When I first played with him he was kind of a skinny kid.
“Now he’s a monster with this size, speed, this quality in shootings and headers. He is the complete package of what you can get. “
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