Erling Haaland has a contract with Borussia Dortmund until 2024, but everything points to a move in the summer – Real Madrid, Manchester City, Barcelona and even Bayern Munich are said to be interested in signing him. The matter seems more difficult than expected: GOAL and SPOX look behind the scenes.
The first important question is: is there a €75m release clause in Haaland’s contract that is valid until the end of April? Or is it just a verbal agreement between the two parties? BVB boss Hans-Joachim Watzke said in December: “I can’t confirm an exit clause.”
how GOAL and SPOX have learned, there is a “gentlemen’s agreement” between Dortmund and the Norwegian’s entourage, through which both have committed not to prevent Haaland’s departure this summer if a satisfactory offer arrives for Dortmund that is above this 75 million euros .
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In contrast to the practices of other clubs, nothing is written down at Borussia. That means: If BVB has given its word, it will keep it.
Borussia Dortmund is listed on the stock exchange
Another important point in the “Haaland case” is that Borussia Dortmund is the only German listed club to be committed to its investors and their interests. In other words, if the club decided to sell Haaland and then received multiple offers, Dortmund would have to deal with the highest offer and presumably could not accept an offer significantly lower than what they consider fair.
For information GOAL and SPOX Watzke would like to respect the word given to Haaland. But he is also obliged to accept an offer that does not harm the interests of investors. BVB will probably listen to all offers, Haaland will have the last word when choosing his new club, but it must also be ensured that the offer chosen is the highest possible.
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As a listed football club, Dortmund is generally obliged to make ad hoc announcements when such a large transfer as Haaland’s is pending. Because: Insider information that could influence the share price must be published immediately according to Section 15 WpHG.
Education Compensation and Resale Percentage
But that’s not all. Another important point in a possible sale of Erling Haaland is the decision by Dortmund to protect their economic interests. As the? With the payment of training compensation to the former Haaland clubs, which the Norwegian’s new employer is to take over, and securing a percentage if the Norwegian is resold to a third club in a few years.
In addition, there are the general conditions of a possible sale, which can make a deal more difficult: if Dortmund demands immediate payment for the transfer, for example, this could become a stumbling block for one or the other club. On the other hand, if Dortmund agrees to pay in installments, that would allow more leeway for the buying club.
Raiola, the environment and the commissions
Then there would be Haaland’s advisor Mino Raiola, his environment and the allegedly hefty commissions he demands. Mino Raiola’s health, who has been struggling with problems for weeks, complicates a possible Haaland departure.
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In circles close to Dortmund, it is speculated that Raiola delegated the processes to a cousin and his longtime right-hand man Rafaela Pimienta, a Brazilian lawyer. Although several media have reported that Erling Haaland’s father and his advisor would collect around 100 million in commissions in the event of a sale, we know GOAL and SPOXthat these payments will be significantly lower in the event of a contract being concluded.
A salary of 25 million euros per season
A few months ago, an English club inquired about the necessary financial framework in order to be able to sign the Norwegian. how GOAL and SPOX have found out, an annual salary of 35 million euros net per season was demanded from that club. An astronomical salary. The interest of the club was done with it suddenly.
At the moment, Haaland would probably be willing to join a big club as long as his salary is around €25m net per season, which is around €50m gross. In other words, if a club decides to sign Haaland for five seasons, they face salary costs of around €250m.
