Borussia Dortmund beat a handful of Europe’s top clubs to the punch on Sunday, announcing the signing of coveted teen phenom Erling Braut Haaland from Red Bull Salzburg.
Borussia Dortmund have completed the signing of Erling Braut Håland from @RedBullSalzburg on a contract until 2024! pic.twitter.com/C9ilU0u0dt
— Borussia Dortmund (@BlackYellow) December 29, 2019
“I had several intense conversations with the club’s management team, in particular with Hans-Joachim Watzke, Michael Zorc, and coach Lucien Favre,” Haaland said of the move. “Right from the very start, I knew I wanted to move here. I can’t wait to get started and play in front of over 80,000 fans in the incredible Dortmund atmosphere. I’m so excited.”
The 19-year-old striker was linked with Manchester United, Juventus, and RB Leipzig in recent weeks. The latter will be particularly disappointed in missing out on the rising Norwegian star, as Leipzig appeared to have a leg up on the competition thanks to sharing the same owner – Red Bull – as Salzburg.
The Red Devils, meanwhile, were reportedly unwilling to meet the demands of the player and his representatives. Haaland’s father, Alfie, …read more