“I’ve known Raiola for a long time and get along well with him,” Borussia Dortmund CEO Hans-Joachim Watzke has said in an interview with Sport1.
“It’s no problem for us. Erling Haaland will remain a Borussia Dortmund player next year.”
Watzke has spoken about Mino Raiola once again as Haaland's agent recently rated Barcelona's chances of signing the 20-year-old.
Apparently, the Norwegian is indeed staying at BVB beyond the summer despite strong links with Barca.
As per reports, the Catalans are ready to wait until the end of the 2021/22 season when Haaland's release clause will be set at €75m to land him.
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Barcelona still keep Erling Haaland on their radars, as per Cadena SER.
The Catalans are ready to wait until 2022 when the Norwegian's release clause will be €75m, the source explains.
As it seems, the 20-year-old striker will stay at Borussia Dortmund at least for another season.
Clubs like Real Madrid, Manchester City, Chelsea are said to be in the race for the wonderkid.
The player has bagged 37 goals in 38 appearances for BVB this season.
Haaland will continue with us for the next season: Dortmund director Kehl
"I understand that Erling Haaland will play for Borussia Dortmund next season. Erling totally agrees. I see him every day and I can say that he completely identifies with the club," BVB director Sebastian Kehl has told Sport1.
Thanks to his impressive goalscoring record, Haaland has attracted the attention of some of the biggest clubs in Europe, Barcelona included.
Despite the widespread interest, Dortmund might be able to retain Erling by simply refusing to enter negotiations. The youngster's €75m release clause can be activated only after the 2021/22 season.
This term so far, the 20-year-old recorded 37 goals and 11 assists in 38 matches for BVB, as per Transfermarkt.
