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Solskjaer: Man Utd Rejected Haaland Twice!
16 Jun
Summary
- Solskjaer informed Man Utd about Erling Haaland in 2018.
- Manchester United declined signing Haaland for only €20 million.
- Haaland later joined rivals Manchester City, winning a treble.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, former Manchester United manager, disclosed that the club twice rejected the chance to sign Norwegian striker Erling Haaland. Solskjaer first identified Haaland's potential during his time managing Molde in Norway.
In June/July 2018, Solskjaer contacted Manchester United to recommend signing Haaland, then a young prospect, but the club reportedly declined, citing sufficient player reports. After Haaland moved to RB Salzburg, Solskjaer, upon becoming caretaker manager at Old Trafford, again urged the club to secure him for his €20 million release clause.
Despite the bargain price and Haaland's family ties to England, Manchester United did not make a bid. By the time he began scoring for Salzburg, clubs like Borussia Dortmund and Juventus were also interested. Haaland eventually joined Manchester City, playing a pivotal role in their 2022-2023 treble-winning season, securing two Premier League titles, two FA Cups, and other domestic trophies.
