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Borussia Dortmund CONFIRM Erling Haaland has been released to 'take care of personal matters', with his £63m move to Man City wrapped up and an announcement likely this week

Erling Haaland's £63million transfer from Borussia Dortmund to Manchester City is set to be announced later this week.

The Norwegian striker, 21, will link up with Pep Guardiola's squad for the beginning of pre-season after City paid the release clause in his Dortmund contract.

Sportsmail reported last month that City had agreed terms with Haaland's representatives and he will become the Premier League's highest-paid player on more than £500,000-a-week, signing a five-year contract.

Erling Haaland's u00a363million transfer to Manchester City is set to be announced this week
Norway international Haaland, 21, is one of the most prolific goalscorers in world football
His arrival will provide a major boost to Pep Guardiola's attacking options at Manchester City

Norway international Haaland, 21, is one of the most prolific goalscorers in world football and his arrival will provide a major boost to Pep Guardiola's attacking options at Manchester City

You heard it here first: Sportsmail's Jack Gaughan and Craig Hope broke the news of City's deal for Haaland back on March 11 of this year

Negotiations between City and Dortmund have been conducted smoothly and the Bundesliga club are expecting confirmation that the £63m fee will be paid to activate his release.