I'll most probably be banned for this but I don't understand : a very talented young player chose the better team, the better teammates, the better coach, the better managment... What is there to debate?
Erling Haaland | Dortmund player
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That second goal last night...
I was off my seat when I saw it, real top class stuff.
I was off my seat when I saw it, real top class stuff.
Right foot, left foot. Close range, long range. Pace and strength. This boy is destined for greatness. What a talent.
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Poor Dortmund. After 2,5 years they will lose him for 60 mil. 
The debate is how we refused to put release clause in his contract because "We are Manchester United".
We are spending ridiculous money on average players but we make a stand when we can get amazing talent. That is the problem
That 2nd goal my word. Super Saiyan 3 activated. Knew he had to take it early vs Silva and the ferocity of the shot was insane.
Enjoy your ban traitor.
I'm as sad and disapointed as anyone here. But every word I wrote is true.
It's been 2.5 months, all fair.Best striker I've seen this decade, and it's not even close.
Imagine our club was being run properly, we could have Haaland, Pogba, Bruno, etc. Instead we're fecking around with this dross season after season... soon we will turn even Bruno into shite
Yep, same. Something about an absolute thunder bastard from outside the box like that. You don't really see strikers hit balls like that anymore, they'd rather get closer and place it in the corner.
It reminded me of Batistuta's many long range smashes.
That's not up to them to decide. They wanted to dance with the devil and they have no say in his departure when the time comes.
No matter how good he is, he done us over by apparently telling solskjaer he wanted to join us to then go and join Dortmund!
Could be the next goal machine to take over from Messi and Ronaldo. You just hope his agility and physique continue to help him later on.
How long do you think he’ll stay at Dortmund? Was discussing with some lads at work and one was convinced bigger clubs will be in for him in the Summer!
Did clubs sleep on him in January? Will he go elsewhere within 2 years do you think?
Did clubs sleep on him in January? Will he go elsewhere within 2 years do you think?
I think he might. I guess it will depend a lot on when this sick run of form stops if it ever does, and how quick he can get back to it if so. If he just continues like this he'll likely move within possibly a year or two at the latest.
I think we might have a real nice shot at buying him from Dortmund eventually, nothing to me suggest that it is impossible. The fact we were heavily linked with him before his move there makes me think we have a great shot at bringing him here in a couple of years. We'll also get to know for sure if he is the next Ronaldo or a just a good striker like Lukaku.
Virgin Media saying Haaland wanted to sign for United on the 13th December wanted Ed and Ole to travel to see him.
Except that this is just a poor excuse from us when he didnt want to come here. I dont even think he would have that clause if he wanted to come here. And all of us can see how right his decision was though, just like when he snubbed Juve to go to RB Salzburg. He wouldnt be this good at United.
But yeah, I think he was keen on us from the start but Railo was one of the people influencing him towards Dortmund instead. Which is very interesting regarding the Pogba situation and how it will progress.
Saddle up boys, this is only gonna get worse for the next two years until he gets injured. He is just something else and will keep improving. He is too hungry to end up like a Martial or one of those spoilt talents.
This is gonna be the one that got away, our tale of heartbreak, until the next shiny object comes along... (and signs for someone else).
He looks like the real deal. It’s going to be exciting to see how much better he’s going to get.
Release clause is a free for all. If we can lure him personal wise then release clause would only help.
If he doesnt want to come here he wont come here release clause or not.
It depends on the next 3 years. I doubt he'd wanna come to us if we dont improve drastically
Reminds me of Rooney
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If he helped us to go into the top four for three seasons in a row and challenge for the league/UCL then I think it would've been worth it. It would help elevate our status as genuine contenders in the league and also UCL, which would help us get better players in front of Pool and City.
If we don't make the UCL again this season, I don't see how we can attract Sancho if say Pool come calling for him. We need quality players right now and he wouldve been perfect, dirt cheap as well.
Aguero? Suarez? Lewandowski?Best striker I've seen this decade, and it's not even close.
Imagine our club was being run properly, we could have Haaland, Pogba, Bruno, etc. Instead we're fecking around with this dross season after season... soon we will turn even Bruno into shite
No doubt the boy is talented but still too early for that claim.
I don't understand that logic. First of all even if he leaves 2022 you still had player who scored goals for you and you end up with profit. This mentality around United how every player must stay 10 years in club is ridiculous.
But why should he leave if someone wants to pay release clause? Are we some midtable club who is helpless in that situation? We are big and rich. If something we can do is that we can match any wage which would be offered to him.
I was not much into signing him but for 20 mil( plus agent fees) we could have sign top top talent. And we fecked it up.
People just don't see the irony in their posts. Blaming Manutd for being arrogant and not signing Haaland when they are arrogant enough to believe that we rejected the player instead of player rejecting us for better development club for him. They are arrogant enough to believe whole footballing world revolve around ManUtd.
I respect Dortmund. Big club with fantastic fans and they are perfectly organised. But despite everything, Man Utd is level above. And to think that player chose them while having the same ( or better) offer from us is delusional.
You have many reports( now it is up to you will you believe it) that we didn't want to give him what Dortmund gave him. We give to dross players +100k per week contracts and overpay players from PL clubs but we decided to make a stand when we could have bought top talent.
We missed to buy Haaland for 17mil but we bought squad player from championship for that money ffs. Where is logic in that?
You want me to give list of players who chose smaller clubs for their development? Thinking young player will always choose team with big wages or big club is delusional. Not every player plan their career in the same way. There are players who move to clubs where they see they can develop better and they also have safety net of release clause to move when they wish to.
This lad looks absolutely screwed with excellent road map for his future. Not everyone will be licking boots for 100K wages.
Re bold part, think harder you can connect the dots.
At this rate they'll struggle to keep him beyond the summer, Juve, Madrid etc. all need a new striker.Poor Dortmund. After 2,5 years they will lose him for 60 mil.
Making the right choice at the right moment, I don´t think there is much more to say. Dortmund is the perfect opportunity for young players to grow. There are largely enough examples of young players who crashed at "big clubs".
Yeah, he only chose RB Salzburg over Juventus last time. I would bet that he would even turn down Real Madrid or Liverpool as well, just because how much more difficult it would be for him and how much less playtime he would get.
And besides, anyone could clearly see how much of a trainwreck United are and how good Dortmund are in their attacking football and their development of young players.
His camp has always prioritized his development.
He reminds me Horst Hrubesh...legendary Hamburg and germany player ...same bulldozer style
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Sadly, I think it is pretty obvious he made the right choice. Why not keep his momentum going by joining a well-functioning attacking team, in a slightly easier league and with less pressure, rather than having to feed off scraps with the world on his shoulders with us? He is still only 19! He could plausibly tear up the Bundesliga for a few years before moving on to the top club of his choice and still have around ten good years left.
I must say, that the amount of hyperbole about his level, is a bit hilarious though. Obviously he is an exciting prospect, but I would like to see him do it over an extended period in a top league, before labelling him the next Ronaldo
I must say, that the amount of hyperbole about his level, is a bit hilarious though. Obviously he is an exciting prospect, but I would like to see him do it over an extended period in a top league, before labelling him the next Ronaldo
Anyone who doesn't think this should be banned.
He’s being sarcastic
I mean you're the type of poster who would be the first to moan had we got him then then lost him for the rumoured £60m in 2022 to maybe City or Liverpool etc.
It's easy to say we should have got him now and worry about what happens in 2022 later. But when that time came you'd all change your tune. That release clause in his contract is very small time in my opinion. Imagine if he really settles in Germany and moves to Bayern. Dortmund fans will be gutted.
I think we did the right thing in the end. He may have still chosen Dortmund anyway as well lets not forget. It wasn't a foregone conclusion he would choose United.
On point.