Erling Haaland will make a decision on his future ‘in the next week’, as Dortmund chief Sebastian Kehl admits he ‘wouldn’t be surprised if he moved’… with Man City set to trigger striker’s £63m release clause this summer
Manchester City close to finalising a deal to bring Erling Haaland to EnglandDortmund chief expects news on the Norwegian’s future in the ‘next week’ City ready to fight off competition to land Haaland for bargain-price £63 million Dortmund looking for replacements as they plan for life after the hotshot striker
Bundesliga outfit Borussia Dortmund are readying themselves for the departure of star striker Erling Haaland, with ‘clarity’ around his future expected next week.
That’s the view of sporting director Sebastian Kehl who also admitted that he would not be surprised if the Norwegian striker left the club this summer.
Sportsmail reported last month that Manchester City had taken a significant step forward in negotiations with Haaland’s representatives and that a £500,000 a week financial package had been agreed with the reigning Premier League champions.
Haaland (right) has been a revelation for Dortmund since his arrival at the club in 2020
Pep Guardiola is set to bolster his attack next season with the acquisition of Haaland
The report also indicated that City were ready to activate the Norwegian’s £63 million release clause and offer a five-year deal.
Whilst Manchester City are reportedly leading the way in the chase for one of football’s hottest properties, as yet, there has been no official announcement on the next destination of the striker.
‘I think there will be clarity in the next week,’ Kehl told German broadcaster SPORT1 when asked about Haaland’s future.
‘I wouldn’t be surprised if he moved on in the end.’
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