Erling Haaland said that facing Manchester City on the football pitch opened his eyes to how good they were in a way that watching their games could not.
Haaland, 21, has moved to City for £51m this summer in one of the most exciting transfers in Premier League history as all eyes are on him to see if and how he can improve the Premier League champions. Real Madrid were one of the clubs pushing strongly for a transfer but the Norwegian striker has opted for the club that his dad played for when he was young.
City's new No.9 has watched their games religiously for the last six years since Pep Guardiola took over so does not feel that this style of football will be a mystery to him. However, he was not prepared for what he was about to face when his Dortmund side took on City in a European quarter-final two years ago.
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"I played against them in the Champions League last year. You see them on TV and when you meet it's completely different," he said. "I didn't touch the ball for 25 minutes - please [Ilkay] Gundogan, stop playing tiki-taka!
"It's a different level how they approach the game, create chances. That's what I wanted to be a part of.
"It is not only me and Phil Foden, it is the whole squad, so many good players. There are so many good players, a huge potential and City is already Premier League winners and there is so much potential. I am really excited."
Haaland also outlined his desire to win the Champions League and, when asked about his long-term future at the club, replied: "I signed a five-year deal so we have to start there."
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