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'Happy not to be running after this guy for the next couple of years!': Aymeric Laporte leads Manchester City stars in welcoming Erling Haaland to the club - as overjoyed fans hail 'the best signing of all time'

Manchester City have lauded Erling Haaland as the 'best signing of all time' after confirming a £51million deal for the Borussia Dortmund megastar.

The club released a statement on Tuesday afternoon confirming that a deal in principle had been agreed, with the 21-year-old set to receive £375,000-a-week on a five-year deal.

As expected, the signing of the world's most in-demand striker has been hailed by the club's supporters, as well as defender Aymeric Laporte.

Manchester City confirmed a deal in principle has been agreed to sign Erling Haaland
Manchester City have hailed the news on social media following Tuesday's confirmation

The Manchester City defender admitted that he's relieved that he won't be on the opposing side of Haaland for the next few years.