Published 13:23 IST, December 17th 2020
Toni Kroos' agent predicts his client will play with Dortmund star Erling Haaland
Real Madrid midfielder Toni Kroos' agent Volker Struth predicts his client will soon play alongside Borussia Dortmund star Erling Haaland.
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Ever since his rise at RB Salzburg, rwegian youngster Erling Haaland has been linked with several top clubs across Europe. He was on verge of completing a move to Manchester United in January but subsequently made a surprising switch to Borussia Dortmund. His recent exploits with Bundesliga outfit have invited attention from defending LaLiga champions Real Madrid as well, with midfielder Toni Kroos' nt w predicting that his client will play alongside Dortmund youngster.
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Toni Kroos' nt hints at Haaland-Real Madrid link up
Volker Struth, Kroos' nt made this surprising prediction on Einfach mal luppen podcast. Interestingly, this podcast is run by Real Madrid midfielder as well as his bror Felix. Struth made se comments while speaking on possibility of a Haaland-Real Madrid link up in near future.
Struth insists he wouldn't say to Haaland, citing fact that he's great, both as a footballer and as a person. "He's also young. Maybe you will play with him, Toni. He will make his way", said Kroos' nt, reigniting transfer talks for Haaland's possible switch to Bernabeu.
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Haaland release clause estimated at €75m
Haaland was signed by Dortmund for a meagre fee of €20 million, agreeing to a long term contract which lasts until 2024. Interestingly, club have inserted a release clause estimated at €75 million, which will come into effect only in 2022, in an attempt to ward off any interest from or clubs.
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Real Madrid lack presently depth in ir attack, more so with departure of Cristia Ronaldo and Gareth Bale. Luka Jovic, who was signed from Eintracht Frankfurt in summer of 2019, hasn't been able to convince Zinedine Zidane of his ability to lead lines ahead of Karim Benzema.
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Haaland transfer to Real Madrid over Mbappe?
Real Madrid were keen on signing Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) superstar Kylian Mbappe next summer. But Haaland's recent heroics in Champions League, apart from those in Bundesliga, have put him ahead in line of preference for Los Blancos. Apart from Real Madrid, Premier League heavyweights Manchester City are also keeping a close tab on his situation and look to seal his transfer next summer.
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Im courtesy: Toni Kroos, Erling Haaland Twitter
13:23 IST, December 17th 2020