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You have to go to a club where the whole club wants you, not just the coach’: Erling Haaland’s dad aims dig at Manchester United as he speaks out about his son’s move to Borussia Dortmund

Erling Haaland's father, Alfe-Inge, has taken a swipe at Manchester United by claiming his son chose Borussia Dortmund because 'the whole club' wanted him.

The Norwegian scored 28 times for Red Bull Salzburg before making the switch to Germany in January.

A number of clubs were interested in the striker including United who looked to be favourites at one stage with fellow countryman and former manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer at the helm.

Borussia Dortmund's Erling Haaland is one of the most exciting forwards in European football

Borussia Dortmund's Erling Haaland is one of the most exciting forwards in European football

His father Alfe-Inge claimed his son had to join a team where the whole club wanted him
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer was interested in Haaland but his father had doubts about the club

The United boss worked with Haaland at Molde and did not attempt to hide his interest in the forward.