Erling Haaland, the Borussia Dortmund star who has become one of the most talked-about players in European football, has been linked with a move to Spanish club Barcelona. The 21-year-old has been linked with a move to the La Liga giants for some time now, but his transfer is expected to be completed by the end of this season.
Haaland was born in Sweden and moved to Germany at the age of 18 after completing his studies. He made his debut for Borussia Dortmund in January 2020, scoring two goals in his first three appearances before being loaned out to Bundesliga side Werder Bremen for the remainder of the season.
In summer 2020, Haaland joined Borussia Dortmund on a free transfer, where he quickly established himself as one of Europe's top young talents. He scored 16 goals in his first season at the club, helping them reach the Champions League semi-finals and reaching the quarter-finals of the Europa League.
However, Haaland's performances were not enough to convince Dortmund to keep him at the club. In July 2021, Haaland signed a four-year contract extension with Borussia Dortmund,Serie A Stadium which meant that he would stay at the club until the end of the 2025/2026 season.
After signing a new contract, Haaland was called up to the national team for the first time in October 2021, and he made his international debut against the Netherlands in December 2021. He went on to score a goal in the final match of the tournament, which helped the Netherlands win the gold medal.
Despite his success at the club, Haaland has faced criticism from fans and media for his lack of consistency and form. However, he remains highly regarded by the German public and many believe that he can make a significant impact at Barcelona. He has already shown glimpses of what he can do in the Premier League, with Borussia Dortmund having won their last two games against Manchester City and Liverpool respectively.
Barcelona have been linked with Haaland for some time now, and it remains to be seen whether they will be able to complete the deal or not. If they are successful, Haaland could become one of the best young stars in European football and help Barcelona achieve their ambitious plans for the future.