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Erling Haaland is one of the most sought-after players at the moment. Dubbed 'The Terminator', the Norwegian goal machine has lived up to his billing. From becoming a top-liner after scoring nine goals in a single match in the U-19 World Cup to dominating in the Bundesliga with Borussia Dortmund, Haaland has established himself as one of the talents in Europe.
Before arriving at Westfalenstadion, Erling Haaland was making a name for himself with Austrian outfit Red Bull Salzburg.
In his first full season with RB Salzburg, the Leeds-born striker bagged four hat-tricks across all competitions within a span of just two months. He has taken the same form to Dortmund and continues to score goals and break records with ease.
Many legends in the game are certain Haaland will be joining their ranks later in his career and football pundits have already tipped the 20-year-old to end up at a big club sooner or later.
While Erling Haaland has no plans to leave Signal Iduna Park this summer, Let's take a look at 5 reasons why Erling Haaland should leave Borussia Dortmund.
#5 Increased salary
The inflated market these days facilitates surprising transfers involving hefty fees. Clubs splash money in the form of salaries and bonuses to grab players on their shopping list.
There are many who deserve more than what they earn right now and Borussia Dortmund's Erling Haaland is at the top of that list.
Unlike Kylian Mbappe (PSG), Alphonso Davies (Bayern Munich) and many others, Haaland isn't among the highest-paid players in Europe.
Right now he earns about £141,000/week. Should Haaland be sold by Dortmund, his weekly wages will skyrocket at a bigger club. As the 21-year-old is tipped to be the next big thing in football, he might finally earn the same amount of money as legends of the game like Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi.
For that to happen, he will have to be part of a bigger and richer team like Real Madrid, PSG, Manchester City or Barcelona.
#4 Career growth
Even though the Bundesliga is one of the top 5 leagues in Europe, fans don't consider it the toughest league to play in.
At Dortmund, Bayern Munich is the only practical threat that remains in terms of domestic competition.
The Norwegian should move to a competitive league that will test him. With the abilities he possesses, Haaland would be unstoppable if he raises his game against tougher opponents.
A bigger team will also bring him better coaches and teammates, a perfect mix for any stone to turn into a diamond.
#3 Marketability
The next reason why Haaland should leave Dortmund is - Marketability!
The glamorous world of football brings us more than games. The sport is a brand in itself and so are the teams and the players.
Massive clubs like Real Madrid and PSG and known to jump in for players who can increase their club's reach globally. Players like Ronaldo, Messi and David Beckham are prime examples of marketable players.
Signing Beckham helped Manchester United establish their name in the Asian markets. Meanwhile, there aren't many who benefit from social media, advertisements and shirt sales like Cristiano and Messi.
Haaland has the potential to become one of the most marketable players in history. The 21-year-old has barely played a couple of seasons at a professional level but he is already a regular top-liner.
#2 More trophies
Though stats account a lot for a player and especially a forward, it is team accolades that make individuals great players in the eyes of football fans.
Erling Haaland won his first major trophy (DFB-Pokal 2020-21) with Dortmund just last year.
However, the presence of a formidable side like Bayern Munich has made it difficult for Haaland to win the Bundesliga. Additionally, Dortmund's failure to perform well in the Champions League on a consistent level has prevented the former RB Salzburg from winning the European title.
Moving to a bigger and more well-established club will help Haaland win domestically and in Europe.
#1 Individual accolades
Who are the greatest players in history? The first names on the list would be Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo. Why? It is simply because we know they have won 11 Ballon d'Ors combined. At the end of the day, individual trophies remind fans where players stand in terms of greatness.
However, the same only happens when a player is at a club best suited to them. Cristiano Ronaldo might not have won 5 Ballon d'Ors when he was with Sporting Lisbon and Messi is unlikely to have bagged 6 with Newell's Old Boys.
For Haaland to make the most of his prolific goal-scoring ability, he will have to find a bigger team. A team that can shape him to be much more dangerous than what he is right now. Should he continue his current rampage with a top European club, it will not be surprising to see Erling Haaland match what Ronaldo and Messi have done in the game.
