Incoming Manchester City Forward Erling Haaland Bids Borussia Dortmund Farewell in Emotional Video

Incoming Manchester City Forward Erling Haaland Bids Borussia Dortmund Farewell in Emotional Video

Lukman Mumuni
updated at April 12, 2023 at 8:02 PM
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  • Erling Braut Haaland has said his final goodbyes to German Bundesliga giants Borussia Dortmund after playing his last game for the club on Saturday
  • The Norwegian forward scored in his last game and in an emotional video paid tribute to fans of the club as he leaves for Manchester City
  • The prolific forward leaves after two-and-a-half seasons with the club, winning the DFB Pokal last season

Erling Braut Haaland paid tribute to Borussia Dortmund as he made his final bow for the club on Saturday in the game against Hertha Berlin.

The Norwegian forward scored in his last game for the Yellow and Blacks as they defeated the capital-based club in the final game of the season.

In an emotional video posted on Twitter by the Manchester City-bound player, Haaland thanked the fans and wished them well.

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Erling Haaland bids Dortmund farewell in emotional video. Credit: @BVB
Source: Twitter
"It has been nothing but an honour to wear this shirt. At Borussia Dortmund, I've spent memorable moments, met special people, not to mention a fanbase that has been always our extra man on the pitch. The Yellow Wall is truly incredible. I'll never forget any of this! Thank you all!," he wrote.

Erling Haaland scored 29 goals in all competitions for Dortmund this season, and will join Manchester City next season.

The Norwegian forward spent two-and-a-half seasons in Germany, having joined Dortmund from Red Bull Salzburg.

Erling Haaland joins Manchester City

Earlier, Sports Brief reported that Erling Haaland has finally made a decision on where he will be playing his club football next season following several transfer bids from top European clubs.

The Norwegian striker who joined Borussia Dortmund in 2020 from RB Salzburg is regarded as one of the best forwards in world football.

According to a report via 90MIN, Haaland has agreed terms to join Manchester City in the summer after being impressed with the role he has been offered by Pep Guardiola in his team.

Ronaldo sends message to incoming Man City striker Erling Haaland

Cristiano Ronaldo had previously sent a warning to the likes of Erling Haaland on what it takes to become the best in world football.

As reported by Sports Brief, Haaland has agreed a deal with Manchester City and is set to join the club next season in what is an exciting transfer.

As fate would have it, the Norwegian superstar nearly became a Manchester United player when he was only 18, but Borussia Dortmund beat the Red Devils to his signature.

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Lukman Abdul Mumin is a Sports Journalist based in Accra, Ghana. He has been writing for the past five years. Lukman joined Sports Brief as an Editor for the Local Desk in 2022.
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