DBasia.news – This summer, Man City’s direct attack line will be strengthened by a player from Norway, Erling Haaland, from Borussia Dortmund in a fantastic transfer of £51 million.
Haaland (21 years old) is the striker Manchester City need. This season he has scored 29 goals in 30 games in all competitions, provided eight assists, and he has been out for some time due toinjury.
The former RB Salzburg striker is guaranteed 20+ goals per season and has the prospect of becoming the best player in his position. Haaland has physical strength as well as speed and instinct to score high goals.
Haaland’s arrival was welcomed by Man City’s attacking midfielder, Kevin De Bruyne, who has the potential to be a ‘servant’ for Haaland next season with his playing vision. According to him, Haaland is a player that City needs.
“Erling Haaland is a top striker. His move should help the team develop. Everyone expects a lot (from Haaland),” De Bruyne told Het Laatste Nieuws.
“We (City) are always looking for a number nine (centre striker). I think it would be good to have a striker who might score (between) 20 (and) 25 goals (per) season,” added the Belgian.
De Bruyne also hopes the arrival of Haaland will improve his game next season at Man City.
“Maybe (Haaland’s arrival might help me too),” added De Bruyne.
“There were years where I had more assists (than this season with eight). But my creation of chances and other things remained consistent. Numbers are part of football but they never tell you the full story. concluded De Bruyne.