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Erling Haaland claims Borussia Dortmund pal Jadon Sancho ‘is best player’ around – and was when they faced at 16


ERLING HAALAND has revealed he believes pal Jadon Sancho “is the best player” around – and was when they faced off aged 16.

The Norwegian forward, 19, was full of praise for his Borussia Dortmund team-mate – saying he’s the best in the world.

 Haaland has called Dortmund pal Sancho 'the best' around

Haaland has called Dortmund pal Sancho ‘the best’ around

Sancho, 20, is being chased by a host of European giants this summer, but Haaland will be desperate to keep his fellow attacker at the Westfalenstadion.

Haaland told BT Sport: “I’m not sure how many but goals and assists [Sancho has this season, but]) that speaks for itself.

“You can also see the goals and the way in which he dribbles past players it’s looking so easy.

“It’s also funny because I played against him when I was 16-years-old, and he was the exact same player dribbling past players.

“When I played against him then he was the best player I played against because he was so good.

“Now that I get to play with him it’s fantastic and he’s also assisted me and we play good together, he’s as young as me and he’s amazing.

“He has a very bright future.”



The pair have only played together since January, when Haaland left Red Bull Salzburg to sign for Dortmund.

Sancho was already a first-team regular having exploded onto the scene following his 2017 move from Manchester City’s youth ranks.

Since joining Dortmund, Haaland has scored 13 goals in just 14 Bundesliga games – adding a further two assists.

Meanwhile, Sancho has been in electric form, having been involved in 33 goals in just 31 league games – 17 goals and 16 assists.

The England star’s sensational form has seen him linked with a move back to England – with Manchester United and Liverpool interested.

Dortmund recently revealed they would only sell Sancho for £117million.

Man Utd may be the only team in Europe post-lockdown able to afford that sky-high figure.

Premier League champions Liverpool recently passed on the chance to sign Timo Werner for £53m for financial reasons.

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Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk


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