Juventus have reportedly 'reignited' their interest in Manchester City defender Aymeric Laporte.
11.05.2022 - 23:48 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
If Manchester City fans were excited about their club’s announcement of the pending acquisition of Erling Haaland, they were ecstatic about Kevin De Bruyne’s first-half hat-trick against Wolves.
The Etihad hero struck home his treble within the first 24 minutes to deliver the third quickest hat-trick in Premier League history. It also means he is enjoying his best scoring season with City, bringing his overall total to 18.
On Tuesday, the Premier League champions announced that they are finalising contract details with Haaland ahead of a £51m transfer from Borussia Dortmund. The news sent City supporters wild, and the news has seemingly gone down well with the City squad, including De Bruyne.
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After hammering home his third of the night, the Belgian performed the meditation celebration with his arms - a move that has become synonymous with Haaland during his Dortmund stay. When the details of the deal have been thrashed out, Haaland will become a City player on July 1.
It has already got City fans dreaming of greater glory days, including talk of quadruples and Champions League success. Haaland will walk in the shoes of his father, Alf-Inge, who played for City between 2000 and 2003.
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Kevin De Bruyne's hat-trick goal at Wolves may have been unstoppable from the moment it left his weaker foot but it did bring to an end an astonishing sequence for the Belgian superstar. That strike was his first in 10 that hadn't given Manchester City the lead in a game.
Kevin De Bruyne was in scintillating form on Wednesday night, scoring four goals in a 5-1 win at Molineux to keep his club in the driving seat in the title race. His four goals were part of a great display from his team who have bounced back superbly following their disappointing Champions League exit at the hands of Real Madrid.
Erling Haaland has told Manchester City he wanted to join them for emotional and football reasons only, after clinching a £51million move from Borussia Dortmund. The transfer has still to be finalised but the Blues have already announced that the 21-year-old Norway international is set to join them on July 1.
Manchester City have announced the signing of Erling Haaland from Borussia Dortmund. It is believed the 21-year-old goal sensation has been picked up for a bargain £51million, around £13m cheaper than the £64m release fee that has been widely touted.