‘Happy not to be running after this guy for the next couple of years!’: Aymeric Laporte leads Manchester City stars in welcoming Erling Haaland to the club – as overjoyed fans hail ‘the best signing of all time’
Manchester City fans have lauded Erling Haaland as the ‘best signing of all time’ after confirming a £51million deal for the Borussia Dortmund megastar.
The club released a statement on Tuesday afternoon confirming that a deal in principle had been agreed, with the 21-year-old set to receive £375,000-a-week on a five-year deal.
As expected, the signing of the world’s most in-demand striker has been hailed by the club’s supporters, as well as defender Aymeric Laporte.
Manchester City confirmed a deal in principle has been agreed to sign Erling Haaland
Manchester City have hailed the news on social media following Tuesday’s confirmation
The Manchester City defender admitted that he’s relieved that he won’t be on the opposing side of Haaland in the Premier League.
He wrote: ‘Happy not to be running after this guy for the next couple of years. Welcome Erling.’
Riyad Mahrez gave his backing to his team-mate as he retweeted the Frenchman’s message.
One fan was quick to throw out a counterpoint to Laporte’s comment, tweeting: ‘Sorry to say that training just got a lot tougher Aymeric.’
Aymeric Laporte (left) admitted it is a relief that he doesn’t need to run after Haaland
Following the departure of Sergio Aguero and failure to sign Harry Kane last summer, the reigning Premier League champions have been playing without a No 9 this season.
City are currently favourites to retain their title and fans are excited about the prospect of adding Haaland to the mix.
Since joining Dortmund in January 2020, the Norwegian international has scored 85 goals…