Erling Haaland’s move is getting closer. The goal: probably Manchester City. The “Skyblues” are willing to pay a lot of money for the Norwegian. A lot of money.
Erling Haaland could be in the starting XI for BVB against Mainz 05 on Wednesday. The Norwegian should play a key role in the catch-up game. It may be one of his last games for Borussia Dortmund. Because a change in the summer is becoming more and more likely. Manchester City and Real Madrid are considered the top favorites, with City coming out on top.
In addition to the transfer fee of 75 million euros, the English are ready to pay the young striker a large salary. The bonus money for players and consultants should also be very high. BVB advisor Matthias Sammer confirmed this on the Prime Video microphone before the Champions League game between Manchester United and Atlético Madrid: “I didn’t hear anything today, yesterday, the day before yesterday. I know that City is behind. And it’s well known . The numbers, I had a whiplash, I fainted. My wife got me up again. (…) I can’t count that far.”
Sammer did not name a specific amount, but the 54-year-old was amazed.
When does he make the decision?
It is likely that Haaland will leave. The ambitious Norwegian has been associated with other clubs for months. BVB pushed for a stay, so far without success. In January, Haaland broke his silence on the subject himself after the 5-1 win against Freiburg: “For the last six months I’ve decided not to say anything out of respect for Dortmund. But now the club has started to urge me to make a decision to meet. But all I want is to play football.”
When asked when was the ideal time to make a decision, the 21-year-old replied: “Not now because we’re in the middle of a difficult period with a lot of games.” That time may now have come.