Manchester City unveiled its three new signings on Sunday at the outside Etihad Stadium.
Erling Haaland was unveiled alongside Julian Alvarez and, Stefan Ortega. the outside of the Etihad was packed with estimated 10,000 fans who want the first glimpse of their new summer signings.
The only Manchester City new signing who was missing from the presentation was Kelvin Philips because of illness.
When the Norwegian international was asked by fans via Twitter which club he is looking forward to facing in his first Premier Season, Erling Haaland replied: “I don’t like to say the words, but Manchester United.”
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Meanwhile, Erling Haaland has hinted that he is at Manchester City to score more goals and have fun.
Speaking at a press conference after the presentation, The Manchester City new number 9 said: It’s a big challenge.
“It’s a new country, new league, new coach… new everything. I know how it is to come to a new club, I have done it a couple of times before.”
When quizzed what the fans should expect from him, he replied: “A player that smiles a lot. Works a lot and enjoys the game a lot.
“Like I have been doing my whole career, I will try to enjoy every moment and not to think too much.
“Overthinking is not a good thing. I try to relax when I can and work hard.
“Hopefully I can bring some more quality. As a striker, I want to have fun. When I have fun, I score goals and enjoy playing. I hope to smile a lot.”
The Norwegian international has revealed that people around him have helped him make the right choices.
He added: “It was a big step going to Molde, Salzburg, Dortmund, and now City.
“I have been thinking through a lot of things every time. I have signed a five-year deal, so we have to start there.
“We have been doing every step perfectly. I have a good small team around me. Really good friends from my hometown.
“They push me when they should push me and stop me when they should stop me. I have a really good team around me.”
Haaland also shared his experience when he played against Manchester City in the Premier League.
He said: “I played against City, and you see something on TV, but when you meet it in reality it’s completely different.
“I didn’t touch the ball for 25 minutes!
“I was like, ‘please Gundogan stop playing tiki-taka!’ It’s a different level of how a City creates chances. That’s what I want to be a part of.”
When asked why he choose Manchester City as his next club, he replied: “I had a feeling in my stomach. The way they play. I had the feeling for City.
“There are so many good players. It’s a huge potential. The city is a winner and its already has huge potential. I am really excited.
“Every footballer wants to win trophies and become better every single day.
“Sometimes I see players pose with a trophy and I say, ‘I would love to be you’. Let’s keep working hard and hopefully, I will win some trophies.
“I said it before, Champions League is my favorite competition.”
Manchester City will start their pre-season on Monday 11 July.
