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Borussia Dortmund chief insists Erling Haaland will stay "for a long time"

By Ben Knapton, Senior ReporterPublished: 26 November 2020 11:09 PM

Borussia Dortmund sporting director Michael Zorc is confident that Erling Braut Haaland will remain in Germany for a long time despite reported interest from Real Madrid.

Borussia Dortmund sporting director Michael Zorc believes that Erling Braut Haaland will remain the Westfalenstadion for years to come.

The Norwegian striker has enjoyed a phenomenal 2020 - being named the Golden Boy and recently becoming the fastest player in history to net 15 times in the Champions League.

Haaland continues to be linked with a big-money move to Real Madrid following his prolific start to life in Dortmund colours, but Zorc cannot see the 20-year-old departing anytime soon.

Speaking at a press conference ahead of Dortmund's Bundesliga clash with FC Koln, Zorc said: "We plan for the long term with Erling. [Rumours] do not have to be dealt with at all. I will see him with us for a long time."

Haaland already boasts 17 goals for the season in all competitions for Dortmund, with the former RB Salzburg man registering a total of 33 strikes in 31 appearances since arriving in Germany.

The youngster is contracted to Lucien Favre's side until 2024.