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Solskjaer talks about Man United’s interest in Haaland

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During today’s press conference, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer revealed details about Man United’s interest in signing Erling Haaland. 

Erling Haaland made his debut at Molde under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, they are both from Norway and they keep a close relationship. This is the main reason there were rumors of the Manchester United manager attempting his transfer when it was possible. However, Haaland ultimately made the decision to look for a club where he could keep growing. Instead of going directly to a giant, he opted to sign for Borussia Dortmund.

As a result of that, Haaland quickly became one of the most prolific strikers in the world at the tender age of 20. When asked about the young starlet, Solskjaer revealed some new information about Man United’s interest to sign him in the future. Although he refused to be specific, Ole did mention the relationship they have and praised his club’s signing efforts. He also left the door open for a possible attempt in the not-so-distant future. 

Ole always wanted to sign Haaland. 

“I think when you’ve had kids and players through as a coach you follow them, and I keep in touch with Erling,” he said on Wednesday via United’s official website. “It’s great to see him become the player he has become and I know he will improve. He’s a Dortmund player and we wish him well there. Let’s see what life will bring later on. You know I can’t speak about Erling because he’s with Borussia Dortmund and it’s disrespectful to talk too much about it, apart from that I know him and speak to him. Who wasn’t interested in him a year ago? Everyone would say you take the best players in the world and he’s a top player.

“In recruitment, we’ve done well. The signings we’ve made since I came to the club have contributed and added to the squad and that’s what we have to do: we have to complement what we have with different types of players. I’m happy with our recruitment model and the processes we go through. I’m not surprised teams are interested in him. He’s a very good footballer, and a fantastic professional and human being. When the contracts are running towards the end, there’ll be interest. I’m sure Juan has been able to speak to other clubs if he wanted to. I keep in touch with him all the time. We have a good dialogue.”

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