Pep Guardiola pictured with Erling Haaland after signing for Manchester City

Pep Guardiola has completed his first summer deal ahead of the next season. The Spanish boss seems to be preparing for the 2022-23 season and one of the areas that Guardiola wants to strengthen is the attack.

The Manchester City boss have confirmed that Erling Haaland will be joining his team in the summer transfer window. 

According to reports gathered, Manchester City paid the £64 million ($79m) fee that will trigger a release clause in the striker’s contract at Borussia Dortmund.

The Norway international happens to be one of the most sort after stars in Europe, scoring 85 goals recorded through 88 appearances for Dortmund.

Meanwhile, Pep Guardiola was pictured holding a Manchester City shirt along with their latest signing. The former Barcelona and Bayern Munich boss beamed at the camera as he was excited about signing the number 9.

City have announced the signing of Haaland in a statement via their official website, which reads: "Manchester City can confirm we have reached an agreement in principle with Borussia Dortmund for the transfer of striker Erling Haaland to the Club on 1st July 2022.

"The transfer remains subject to the Club finalising terms with the player."