Teenage hotshot Erling Braut Haaland says he was "triggered" by hearing Borussia Dotmund's plans for him as he weighed up a potential move.
Norwegian forward Haaland completed a switch to the Bundesliga side last month, despite being strongly linked with a switch to Manchester United.
Haaland's 28 goals in 22 appearances this season, including eight strikes in six Champions League games, had made him one of European football's hottest properties, and United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer was said to have an advantage in the battle to sign him due to the pair knowing each other from Molde.
But Haaland opted for Dortmund in the end, and is happy with his choice.
"The club said directly: 'we need you up front. We like your playing style and we want to have you here'," Haaland told BVB.TV, via Bundesliga.com .
"I liked how they spoke to me then and that’s what triggered me. That’s when I felt that me and Dortmund was a good match."
Haaland has vowed to keep banging in the goals for his new club, and added that his simple style of play is what makes him so effective in front of goal.
"I’m quite a direct player - if I could choose, I’d just go straight towards the goal and score," he said.
"That’s what I do best. I’m a guy who works hard, who loves scoring goals and who loves to play football.
"I also want people to see what kind of player I am. I don’t want to talk too much; I want people to see how I am… and then they will see!"
The Bundesliga is currently on a winter break, but Haaland could make his debut at Augsburg on January 18.
Keubckz
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EPL clubs are too stingy that's why they can't compete with other clubs in other leagues in Europe when it comes to the battle of star players. The worse is Chelsea.
shut up all this talking and Barca lost to a premier league team
pacilnps
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man u fans be like what are you talking about
FaithEvans
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The relationship between Haaland's next transfer fee and Raiola's purse is actually the strongest aspect of the deal... but it's Mino Raiola, the best agent at selling his cash dreams as your own, u quickly forget ur purpose with a money making machine like him
Wezacklmsy
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EPL clubs are too stingy that's why they can't compete with other clubs in other leagues in Europe when it comes to the battle of star players. The worse is Chelsea.
godwinosy
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am watching u
ptttprdp
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Dortmund Gives enough opportunity to young players and later sells them in bigger amount Making both business and Fortune of club and players
BrokenSKull
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Good signing. He will perform great
2020 golden boy isssss haland
BrokenSKull
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wow i need that kind of confidence in my life God give me strength
Adesina
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Their was no way he was going to change his UCL alarm ringtone to Europa league ringtone [Crylaugh]
wusdmop
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he talk to much but he don't want to talk to much. it implies he promises much for granting less.
EAsoft
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I am glad he joined the club not because of money
Don-imolite
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Dortmund is a step to Baryern Munich 😂😂
mzeereal
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No problem Haaland. wish you the best. No doubt bcs I can see how the transfer was so long. it really shows you are saying the truth.. I still can't understand united always delay many deals and yet they are always bias most times in selections
SteveNgeiwaNgei
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He chose Dortmund because United are no longer United
hons223
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Good signing. He will perform great
Benosky1
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You made the right choice bro. You will have more play time in Dortmund than other top teams