“No secret”- Borussia Dortmund sporting director admits Haaland can leave under ‘certain conditions’

Borussia Dortmund sporting director Michael Zorc has confirmed reported Manchester City target Erling Haaland can leave the club “under certain conditions” come the end of the season.

The Norwegian has become one of the most sought-after players in the transfer market since making his breakthrough at Red Bull Salzburg a couple of years ago.

Haaland, who remains under contract with the Black and Yellow until 2024, has already netted 15 goals in 12 appearances for Dortmund this term despite injury concerns.

Such remarkable progress in Germany has invariably put the Norwegian goal machine on the radars of many European football clubs, with Manchester City, Manchester United, Barcelona and Real Madrid among his suitors.

As of now, though, City have been touted as the favourites for Haaland. After all, the striker grew up as a fan of the Manchester club. And given Pep Guardiola’s need for a natural attacker, the Borussia Dortmund forward is a perfect signing for the Premier League giants.

In an interview with German outlet Sport1 (h/t Mirror), Borussia Dortmund chief executive Michael Zorc suggested that Erling Haaland will be allowed to leave the club under “certain conditions”.

It’s been widely reported that a clause becomes active in his contract in the summer which would allow him to move clubs for £63 million.

Zorc was asked about that trigger amount and confirmed there is a stipulation that could see Haaland move on at the end of the season.

“The fact is that we have a contract,” he said. “But it is also a fact, and it’s no secret, that he can leave the club under certain conditions.”

The German executive hasn’t ruled out a possible move for the starlet and suggested they are in the process of sorting out the situation.

“Both Erling and the club are dealing with the issue very professionally. We’ll see how things progress.”

However, The BVB chief revealed that they don’t require any extraordinary funds at this moment. Moreover, it’s the player rather than the money that’s more important for their long term future.

“There is, despite the pandemic, no economic need to sell him. That is also a fact. We will sit down and see how the talks go.”