Kehl: “We assume that Haaland will stay”

According to

Sebastian Kehl

,

are confident that

Erling Haaland

will stay with them in the 2021-22

season and they are counting on him in their plans.

The 20-year-old has established himself as one of the most prolific and in-demand players in the football world, with many keen to acquire his services as BVB are aiming for next season’s

qualifications.

The club’s head of first-team football revealed that no solid deals have been made and Dortmund are assuming that they can use the Norway international’s goals for the next campaign.

Kehl talked about Haaland in an interview with 

SportBild

: "

We assume that he will stay beyond the summer and become an even better player with us

."

Among the major clubs that are eager to sign the striker are

,

,

, and

.

The Norwegian has met the net 33 times in 31 games across all competitions this season. The talismanic striker joined the club in 2020 from Re Bull Salzburg and has proved remarkable with his scoring skill.

Dortmund, who are sitting fifth in the table, have failed to meet Haaland’s prowess and are 13 points adrift of leaders

.

If they do not finish in the top level to qualify for next season’s Champions League, they may be forced to cash in on their star player.

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