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3 reasons why Erling Haaland chose Dortmund over Man United

By Parth Jhaveri

SALZBURG, AUSTRIA - DECEMBER 10: Erling Braut Haaland of RB Salzburg looks on from the bench as players inspect the pitch ahead of the UEFA Champions League group E match between RB Salzburg and Liverpool FC at Red Bull Arena on December 10, 2019 in Salzburg, Austria. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)
SALZBURG, AUSTRIA - DECEMBER 10: Erling Braut Haaland of RB Salzburg looks on from the bench as players inspect the pitch ahead of the UEFA Champions League group E match between RB Salzburg and Liverpool FC at Red Bull Arena on December 10, 2019 in Salzburg, Austria. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images) /
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3. Champions League football

Had this transfer taken place before 2018-19 season, Erling Braut Haaland would have been cup-tied.

Manchester United might be one of the best Premier League clubs around, they might be a powerhouse, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer could be a coach that helps nourish youngster talent but there’s one thing that the Norwegian cannot promise to his compatriot: Champions League football.

If Haaland had chosen United he would have to take a step down and play in the UEFA Europa League. The Old Trafford club has made it to the knockout rounds of the Europa League by finishing first in their group. Manchester United now take on Belgian league leaders Club Brugge in the Round of 32.

Looking at the current state of affairs, Manchester United would not have been able to promise Champions League football next season as well. The club sits 5th but face stiff challenges from Wolves and Tottenham Hotspur for the 4th spot. Additionally, overthrowing Chelsea from the 4th place looks like an arduous task.

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Whereas at Dortmund, Erling Braut Haaland will definitely get chances to excite the fans across the globe through his blistering performances in the Champions League. With his former club Salzburg, the 19-year-old achieved some unrealistic feats in terms of goals in the UCL. With eight goals in group stages, he is only second to Polish goal machine Robert Lewandowski in the top scorer’s chart.

Die Schwarzgelben take on Paris Saint Germain in the Round of 16. With the arrival of Haaland, the tie has got even more fascinating. To see the thunderous trio of Kylian Mbappe, Neymar and Mauro Icardi take on the spirited Haaland, Hazard and Reus is certainly a treat to the eye.

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It’s a wise decision to choose Dortmund over United at this stage. Haaland is no Reus; he isn’t going to stay at Signal Iduna Park forever. Once he ripens and matures into a prolific beast, he’ll leave for a bigger club and complex challenges. Manchester United could have another go at him in a few years time. Do you think Haaland did the right thing choosing Dortmund over the Red Devils?

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