Erling Haaland is close to moving to Manchester City.

Sky Germany reported that the player informed the club that he will leave at the end of the season. His contract has a release clause.

Last week, the CEO of Manchester City informed Hans-Joachim Watzke that they were ready to invoke the 75 million dollar release clause.

The clause states that Haaland will have to be paid in one payment, unlike many other top transfers that happen in several installments.

The deal is expected to be announced later this week.

Haaland has scored 85 goals in 88 matches since joining from RB Salzburg.

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