Gary Neville says £51m player was an ‘unusual’ signing when he arrived at Man City

Gary Neville says £51m player was an ‘unusual’ signing when he arrived at Man City
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Manchester City News
By James Thompson
Published on 2024-08-20 17:00:00

Manchester City has made multiple significant signings under Pep Guardiola’s management, showing their willingness to invest in players. Recently, pundit Gary Neville expressed his astonishment at Erling Haaland’s transfer to the club in 2022 for £51m. Haaland’s impact on the team has been immense, with the striker scoring 91 goals in 100 appearances across all competitions, highlighting his value to City.

Neville praised Haaland for his attention to detail, citing the striker’s reflection on a previous encounter with Chelsea’s Robert Sanchez that helped him score in a recent match. The former Manchester United player acknowledged that City’s ability to attract world-class talent like Haaland is why they are a top club, despite such signings being more common at clubs like Barcelona or Real Madrid. Haaland’s success at City has solidified his status as a star player for the club, with his impressive goal-scoring record demonstrating his immense talent and impact on the team.

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