Manchester City chairman Khaldoon al-Mubarak says the club is proud to have won the battle for Borussia Dortmund striker Erling Haaland.

Haaland has agreed to join the Premier League champions from Borussia Dortmund for £51million, signing a five-year contract.

Al Mubarak revealed the club's connection with the Haaland family helped City beat competition from elsewhere, including Real Madrid.

"We have arguably the best No 9 in the world, at the right age," Al Mubarak said. "When you look at the next 10-15 years with Haaland, we've invested in a striker for the future.

"He is a very unique, incredibly talented striker that the whole world has been looking at. Every big team in the world wanted Haaland to join and we are absolutely delighted that he chose to join Manchester City.

"I think he has a connection with the fans. Haaland made what I think is a very wise decision and I think for us, what is a super decision. We are getting what is truly a phenomenal player who can give us great memories moving forward. He will fit very nicely with this group.

"There is a lot of history. Alfie played for the club. There is a nice historic connection with the family. Haaland, from his early days in Norway, has been on our radar for at least four or five years.

"We've seen his transition from a high-potential young player to the most exciting striker in the world. His goal to minutes ratio is phenomenal."