Erling Haaland is the future of world football and that is more than clear since he arrived in Germany two years ago. But his future is not in Borussia Dortmund, who are struggling to keep him as long as possible. Millionaires are one of the biggest clubs in the Bundesliga, but Haaland is already a world-class player and as such he is seen in clubs like Real Madrid, Barcelona, Manchester giants, Paris Saint-Germain.He is also aware of that fact, and that is why four days ago he complained to the media that he was feeling pressured by the executives of Borussia Dortmund to extend his contract and stay at Signal Iduna Park next season also.Sat, 17.30: (3.40) HOFFENHEIM (3.60) DORTMUND (2.20)He said that he is under pressure, that he only wants to play football and that he will be most productive when it is the only thing on his mind. He complained that the club hierarchy had been burdening him for some time and that things would be resolved soon.Borussia’s executive director Hans Joachim Watzke responded as soon as he heard Haaland’s statement, saying that the club could not wait until May, that Haaland is a young, spontaneous guy and that things like this were forgiven, but a few days later Watzke felt the need to add a few words. Just when the situation calmed down a bit, it started heating up again in the home of the black and yellows.”It is true that we are surprised by the statement because we have not talked to him yet. The claim that Dortmund imposed an ultimatum on Haaland is bull***t. There is no deadline,” Watzke explained passionately.The first man of the club added that if Borussia see that Haaland is leaving for sure, they will immediately start looking for a worthy replacement, as when Robert Lewandowski left on July 1, 2014 – the club signed Ciro Immobile the very next day. However, the Italian did not turn out to be a worthy replacement.FIFA did what France Football failed to do – they named Robert Lewandowski The BestThis is the second time that Haaland’s behavior has been criticized by the club. One of Borussia’s directors, Sebastian Kehl, also commented on Haaland’s statement a few days ago.”There is no news or negotiations. I was surprised by Erling’s statement. I will talk to him and ask him why he gave such an interview after we won 5-1. We did not put any pressure on him,” Kehl said.The truth in cases like these is usually somewhere in the middle, but having in mind that the Norwegian is represented by Mino Raiola, probably the most cunning agent of all – it is not impossible that Haaland’s mini-interview is something Raiola concocted and that the mind games have started – six months before the transfer period in which Haaland is expected to leave.
