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Borussia Dortmund prioritising Bundesliga over Champions League amid need to keep Haaland and co, admits Zorc

Michael Zorc says Borussia Dortmund are prioritising the Bundesliga over the Champions League, as they aim to stave off bids for Erling Haaland and their other stars.

Haaland has proved to be one of the bargain signings of the last decade since joining Dortmund from Red Bull Salzburg for €20 million (£17m/$24m) in January last year.

The 20-year-old has delivered a constant supply of goals on both domestic and European fronts for the German giants, and Zorc says a top-four finish will be crucial to the club's chances of retaining his services beyond the end of the season.