Safe departure from Haaland in summer? “That's bullshit”

Erling Haaland's departure in summer 2022 seemed like an open secret until Hans-Joachim Watzke, general manager of Borussia Dortmund, denied it this past Sunday on the Doppelpass program of the German television channel Sport1. According to the Borusser leader, the Norwegian killer may continue to wear the black-yellow kit beyond the end of the current season and he did not hesitate to underline the BVB's intentions: to retain its most precious jewel.

It was quite clear Watzke to deny the rumors that pointed to a way out safe in the next summer market. “That sucks,” stressed CEO Borusser. “Some experts say: 'They are in the stock market, they are going to have to sell Haaland in the summer.' The decision to sell to someone in our club is made by the board only. It has not yet been decided if he will actually leave next summer. We will see, “he explained in the sports gathering.

When talking about Haaland's future, Watzke described the situation of the Norwegian forward, with Madrid in the background, as follows: “He is an independent personality. Anyway, at some point he will play for one of the best clubs in the world, although he is already playing for one of the best clubs in the world.. But I know, of course, that Real Madrid seduces him, “he declared.

Regarding Mino Raiola, representative of Haaland, Watzke added: “The ball is in Erling's court. I have a good relationship with Mino Raiola. It is not correct to believe that Mino only thinks about money. He also thinks about what is best for the player “, clarified a Watzke that does not seem at all willing to part with Haaland at the first exchange despite the great interest that the forward has generated throughout Europe. “The key is in Erling. I feel neither optimism nor pessimism, “concluded Watzke.