close
Sunday, August 8, 2021

Haaland doesn’t want to leave Dortmund: Club chief

Erling feels incredibly comfortable with us, he wants to achieve something with this team – and I don’t have the feeling at all that he wants away.”

• August 8, 2021
Erling Haaland
Erling Haaland

Coveted Borussia Dortmund star Erling Haaland is not looking to leave the Black and Yellows this season, says the club’s head of professional football, Sebastian Kehl.

Rumours have been rife that Champions League winners Chelsea who are in need of reinforcement in their front line are interested in the prolific scorer 

Mr Kehl was dismissive when asked if there was a scenario which could see the 21-year-old Norwegian sensation depart Dortmund.

“No! What scenario could that be? We have made a clear commitment,” he said.

Haaland has struck a remarkable 60 goals in 60 competitive games for Borussia Dortmund since joining from Red Bull Salzburg in January 2020.

But he has been a subject of several transfer rumours for months.

On Saturday, he struck all three goals as Dortmund began their German Cup defence with a 3-0 cruise away to lower league Wehen Wiesbaden.

“Erling feels incredibly comfortable with us, he wants to achieve something with this team —— and I don’t have the feeling at all that he wants away,” said Mr Kehl.

Borussia Dortmund have a strong reputation for developing young players and selling them on a profit.

This summer has already seen England winger Jadon Sancho move to Manchester United from Borussia Dortmund for a large fee.

Haaland is contracted to Borussia Dortmund until 2024.

But it is widely reported he has a release clause of 75 million euros (88.2 million dollars) which can be activated in summer 2022.

That fee is substantially less than his current worth on the open market.

But there are only a few clubs across the world who could conceivably pay the required transfer and his subsequent wages.

More from Peoples Gazette

Police Stories 2

States

Police nab two ladies for drug peddling in Delta

The ladies were arrested on Sunday by a police intelligence team.

Mele-Kyari

Economy

NNPC revenue jumped to N535 billion in April: Report

The report attributed the rise in trading surplus to the activities of the corporation’s upstream subsidiary, the Nigerian Petroleum Development Company (NPDC).

Nigerian police officers used to illustrate the story

States

Ogun: Mother of two pours hot water on husband’s alleged mistress

The sister of the victim was also stabbed when she tried to hold back the suspect.

Simon Lalong

Jos

I’ve done a lot to end insecurity: Plateau Governor Simon Lalong

The Plateau governor said his government has spent a lot of money on security yet new challenges are emerging.

Paulinho

Sport

Brazilian footballer dedicates Olympics gold to “Exu Laroye”

Among Afro-Brazilians, Exu is worshiped by those who practice Candomble religion similar to Esu worshipped by some Yorubas in Nigeria.

Nana Akufo-Add and UAE leaders

Heading 3

After banning Nigerians, UAE signs visa-free agreement with Ghana

The agreement between Ghana and UAE covers the diplomatic, service, and ordinary passports for nationals of both countries.