In a recent report, AS has mentioned that Real Madrid are in pole position to recruit Borussia Dortmund forward Erling Haaland this summer. It has been revealed that Los Blancos president Florentino Perez has a good relationship with Dortmund CEO Hans-Joachim Watzke which could tip the scales in the Madrid outfit’s favor in the race to land the Norway international during this summer transfer window (via AS).
Haaland’s Sensational Numbers in German Football This Season
Haaland has enjoyed another majestic season at the Signal Iduna Park by banging in goals consistently in both domestic and European football. The 20-year-old has taken part in 41 matches for the German giants this term, netting 41 goals and grabbing 12 assists in all competitions.
The former Red Bull Salzburg striker has continued to flourish as one of the best strikers in German football as he is averaging 3.3 shots, 1.0 key passes and 1.1 dribbles per 90 minutes in the Bundesliga this season. However, he needs to work on improving his link-up play in the final third after making 72.7% of his attempted passes in the top tier of German football (stats via whoscored).
Haaland is a generational talent as he has the potential to become one of the best players of his generation. Therefore, Los Blancos should think about funding a big-money move to bring him to the Spanish capital in this off-season.
Will Haaland Be A Dream Signing For Real Madrid?
The Dortmund star can use his quickness and strength to cause a lot of problems for the opposition defenders. He is a deadly finisher in front of the opponent’s goal and can also orchestrate a few meaningful chances for his teammates in the attacking third.
The Leeds-born sensation has a knack for finding a yard of space for himself and packs a lot of power and dip with his shot attempts. However, he might take some time to settle into life in Spanish football if Los Blancos president Florentino Perez can successfully recruit him before the start of the new season.
At 20, Haaland is only getting started and could be in for a very promising future in European football. A striker of his skill set will be a dream signing for the Madrid giants as he has what it takes to help them challenge for some major trophies in the post-Zinedine Zidane era following the Frenchman’s resignation from the head coach position at the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium recently.
