Jurgen Klopp Reacts to Erling Haaland's Imminent Transfer Move to Man City

Jurgen Klopp Reacts to Erling Haaland's Imminent Transfer Move to Man City

Fred Kennedy
updated at April 12, 2023 at 8:02 PM
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  • Erling Haaland is expected to complete a transfer move to the Premier League with Man City in the coming days
  • Jurgen Klopp has come out to reveal he is not disheartened to see the Borussia Dortmund hotshot link up with Guardiola at the Etihad
  • City are understood to have met Haaland's release clause at Borussia Dortmund which is in the region of £64.2m

Liverpool boss, Jurgen Klopp, has made his feelings known ahead of Erling Haaland's summer move to rivals, Man City.

Haaland is understood to be on the verge of linking up with Pep Guardiola at the Etihad Stadium in the coming days in what would be a huge boost to the Citizens.

Erling Haaland celebrates after scoring his team's third goal during the Bundesliga match between Borussia Dortmund and Sport-Club Freiburg at Signal Iduna Park. Photo by Lars Baron.
Erling Haaland celebrates after scoring his team's third goal during the Bundesliga match between Borussia Dortmund and Sport-Club Freiburg at Signal Iduna Park. Photo by Lars Baron.
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Metro UK reports City are expected to pay Haaland’s release clause at Borussia Dortmund which is in the region of £64.2m to land the prolific striker.

The Norwegian star has cemented his place as one of the most sought strikers in the world - thanks to his starring role at Dortmund since he joined them from RB Salzburg.

The youngster has already scored an incredible 85 goals in just 88 appearances for Dortmund since joining them back in January 2019.

His sensational form with the Bundesliga giants saw him court interest from a number of clubs including Barcelona, Man United, and Liverpool.

However, it now appears City have won the transfer battle for the Norway international, with reports suggesting he could complete his move to the blue side of Manchester in the coming days.

Jurgen Klopp reacts to Erling Haaland's move to Man City

Klopp has now broken his silence on Haaland's looming move to City, admitting the former RB Salzburg star will set new standards in the Premier League.

However, the German tactician was quick to add that he is not disheartened to see the 21-year-old move to a rival club.

"If Erling Haaland goes there, it will not weaken them. Definitely not," Klopp told Sky Sports.
"I know at the moment a lot of other people will talk about money, but this transfer will set new levels, let me say it like this," he added.
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