"I Feel At Home A Bit Here" - Erling Haaland Discusses Why He Chose To Join Manchester City

On Monday, Manchester City officially announced one of their most high-profile signings in recent memory, with Erling Haaland completing an initial £51 million transfer from Borussia Dortmund.

Since breaking through the ranks at RB Salzburg, the clinical striker has developed even further in the Bundesliga and feels as though the Premier League is the next best new challenge in his blossoming career.

Operating at almost a goal per game, Erling Haaland has proved himself as one of the best strikers in Europe and his arrival at the Etihad Stadium has obviously got Manchester City fans extremely excited.

Despite announcing his imminent arrival last month in a short statement, the club have finally released their official unveiling of the Norway international this week.

Speaking in his first interview with the club, Erling Haaland was asked why he decided to join Manchester City ahead of a host of clubs interested in his signature - with the likes of Real Madrid, Bayern Munich, and Paris Saint-Germain all understood to be keen on the player over the past few months.

Erling Haaland will play alongside Phil Foden this season (REUTERS / Alamy)

"First of all, my father (Alf-Inge) a little bit," he told City TV. "I was born in England, I've been a (Manchester) City fan my whole life, I know a lot about the club. I think in the end, two things; I feel at home a bit here. Also I think I can develop and get the best out of my game at City."

Erling Haaland's father - Alf-Inge - played for Manchester City between 2000 and 2004, becoming a hugely popular figure amongst the fanbase.

Despite virtually the entire footballing world knowing the player and club were always going to be a perfect fit, there is no doubts Alfie Haaland's advice will have had a massive influence on his son's decision to move to the Etihad Stadium.