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Erling Haaland reveals Riyad Mahrez told him to sign for Manchester City when the two partied in Greece last year... as the Norwegian striker says he feels 'at home' at the Premier League champions after the club announced his £51million arrival

Erling Haaland has revealed Riyad Mahrez told him to sign for Manchester City and talked up the club when the two partied together in Greece last summer.

City confirmed the arrival of the 21-year-old from Borussia Dortmund on a five-year contract in a £51million deal on Monday.

Haaland, one of the world's most sought players, will officially join the Premier League champions on July 1 ahead of the start of pre-season.

Speaking in his first interview as a City player, the Norwegian star said he had discussed moving to the Etihad with Mahrez while the two were on holiday in Mykonos in June 2021.