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Aymeric Laporte admits relief at Erling Haaland transfer as Man City signing confirmed
10.05.2022 - 18:59 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Aymeric Laporte has joked that he is glad he won't be facing Erling Haaland after Manchester City announced a deal for the Borussia Dortmund striker.
City say they have agreed for the transfer of Haaland to go through on July 1, subject to the finalising of personal terms. Dortmund have confirmed the move from their end, and it's believed the fee is just £51million, lower than his release clause was originally thought to be.
The news delighted City fans, who can't wait to see the prolific striker play for their side next season, and it seemingly has gone down well in the dressing room if Laporte's Tweet is anything to go by.
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After City faced Haaland in the 2020/21 Champions League quarter-finals, Laporte joked that he's happy not to be chasing Haaland anymore. The centre-back was an unused substitute in both legs of the tie.
He wrote on Twitter: "Happy not to be running after this guy for the next couple of years," with laughing emojis.
He added: "Welcome Erling," along with a 'peace' emoji and a fire emoji.
Earlier on Tuesday, Pep Guardiola said he couldn't talk about Haaland's impending transfer as City and Dortmund had told him not to.
"Everybody knows the situation, I shouldn't talk because I don't like to talk about the future or next season," he said when asked. "Dortmund and Man City told me I'm not allowed to say anything until it's completely done. We'll have time to talk.
"I'd love to talk, they tell me don't say anything until the legal actions [are done]. We'll have time to talk, not because I don't want."
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