Erling Haaland is near finishing his transfer to Manchester Metropolis.
Based on Sky Germany, the striker has knowledgeable Borussia Dortmund that he’ll depart the membership on the finish of the season. The discharge clause on his contract is €75 million.
Manchester Metropolis CEO Ferran Soriano knowledgeable Dortmund boss Hans-Joachim Watzke final week that Metropolis are able to activate the striker’s launch clause.
The clause stipulates that Haaland’s switch price must be paid in a single fee, in contrast to lots of the different high transfers that occur in a number of instalments.
Some particulars are nonetheless to be finalised for the deal that’s anticipated to be introduced later this week.
Haaland has scored 85 targets in 88 matches for Dortmund since becoming a member of from RB Salzburg in January 2020. Dortmund’s final recreation of the season is on Saturday – at dwelling to Hertha Berlin.
Pep Guardiola’s facet have been main the race to signal the 21-year-old and his launch clause means Borussia Dortmund are resigned to shedding the striker this summer time. The 75m euro price – which equates to £62m – for Haaland is extensively thought-about to be beneath market worth.
When requested in regards to the membership’s curiosity within the Norwegian final month, Guardiola responded: “[I have] no reply to your query.
“I’ve no concern or enterprise in my head proper now to consider what will occur on this membership subsequent season.”
Metropolis have typically performed with out a recognised striker this season following the exit of club-record goalscorer Sergio Aguero on the finish of the 2020/21 marketing campaign.
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Highlights of the Bundesliga match between Borussia Dortmund and Bochum.
Requested whether or not his facet wants a quantity 9, Guardiola mentioned: “We’re enjoying with good strikers this season, so I do not know what will occur sooner or later. It is subsequent season, so I am not going to speak [about it].”
Sky Sports activities Information have approached Man Metropolis for remark.
Dortmund to switch Haaland with Adeyemi
Dortmund are set to signal Purple Bull Salzburg striker Karim Adeyemi as Haaland’s substitute.
The 20-year-old has bagged 23 targets in 42 video games this season while additionally including eight assists.
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