Erling Haaland sends first message to Man City supporters with shirt number hint amid transfer confirmation rumours

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Erling Haaland has sent his first direct message to Manchester City ahead of his £50million move to the Etihad. The striker is expected to be unveiled by the club in the coming days after the Blues previously announced a deal in principle in May.

The Norwegian sensation struck 86 goals in 89 matches for Borussia Dortmund and is being tipped to carry on his word-class ratio to become next season’s Premier League top scorer.

City fans have been waiting patiently for official updates regarding the confirmation of his transfer. And with the transfer market now open, Haaland has now sent a message to supporters of his new club on social media. READ MORE:Man City announce five players are being released Haaland’s father, Alf-Inge, played for City between 2000 and 2003.

On Friday, Leeds-born Erling posted photos of himself as a toddler donning a City shirt of the era with ‘Dad’ written on the back along with his father’s jersey number of 15.