It was no secret that Manchester City had to beat several teams to secure Erling Haaland's signature and it now appears that Bayern Munich were one of those clubs, according to their sporting directorHasan Salihamidzic.It's hardly surprising that there was so much interest in the 22-year-old after his remarkable spell Anthony Gose Jersey with Boru sia Dortmund, in which the Norway striker scored 86 goals in 89 games while providing a further George Springer Jersey 23 a sists.Haaland was City's biggest signing this window, joining for an initial fee of 51million, and has showed no sign of slowing down in terms of his output. The Norwegian has made at least one goal contribution in every game he's played for the club thus far- scoring two goals in his debut against West Ham, providing an a sist against Bournemouth and scoring once more in Sunday' Lance McCullers Jersey s 3-3 draw with Newcastle United. It was understood that Haaland had many different options to choose from in the close season but ultimately came to the decision that a transfer to City was his priority, turning down some of Europe's biggest teams in Justin Verlander Jersey the proce s.Scroll to ContinueIt has now become clear that one of those teams were German champions Bayern Munich, withSalihamidzic confirming that his side were in talks with the striker but that he ultimately decided a move to Manchester was in his best interest. the sporting director . Salihamidzic's words will encourage City fans as it is further evidence of the pulling power that their club now po se ses.To acquire the services of arguably the best Jeff Bagwell Jersey striker in world football despite the interest of many of Europe's elite reflects just how highly the Sky Blues are now viewed on the world stage.Read More Manchester City Coverage: