Hans-Joachim Watzke: Last News

Sadio Mane has been defended for choosing to leave Liverpool for Bayern Munich this summer after Dean Saunders accused the forward of "ruining the best two years of his life as a footballer". The Senegal forward eyed a new challenge with just one year remaining on his Liverpool deal having won the Champions League, Premier League, EFL Cup and FA Cup during his time at Anfield.

Manchester United missed out on signing Erling Haaland a few years back because they refused to insert a release clause into his contract.It was clear the Norwegian was destined for greatness after exploding onto the scene with Red Bull Salzburg, and in December 2019 a two-way tussle for his signature between United and Borussia Dortmund began.The Red Devils assumed they had the edge, especially with Haaland's former manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer leading the charm offensive, but the 19-year-old opted to join Dortmund instead. Why? Because unlike United the German club offered him an out, according to Dortmund CEO Hans-Joachim Watzke."At the end of the day, the truth is we gave him a release clause - otherwise he would have gone to Manchester United," Watzke told German outlet Ruhr Nachtrichten.As bizarre as it sounds, Haaland was a bit of unknown quantity back then.

Real Madrid - but 25 other clubs are queuing up to sign him.Borussia Dortmund chief Hans-Joachim Watzke has confirmed the Spanish giants are keen on the 21-year-old striking sensation.Haaland has averaged over a goal a game since joining Dortmund in January 2020 from Red Bull Salzburg.He is seen as one of the most coveted stars across European football and is being hotly linked with a mega money transfer as the January window fast approaches.The Norwegian international is contracted to Dortmund until 2024 but is believed to have a release clause that becomes active next year.

Borussia Dortmund chief Hans-Joachim Watzke insists the Germans must go all out to KO Rangers on their way to Europa League glory after their Bundesliga title hopes took another severe dent.

Borussia Dortmund chief Hans-Joachim Watzke has revealed Manchester United's offer for Erling Haaland in December 2019 was higher than the BVB bid, while offering a fresh update on the coveted striker's future.

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Manchester United’s pursuit of Jadon Sancho has been handed a huge boost, with Borussia Dortmund already scouring Europe for his replacement.

Manchester United and Manchester City have been dealt a blow in their pursuit of Erling Haaland.It comes after Borussia Dortmund chief Hans-Joachim Watzke opened up on his relationship with controversial agent Mino Raiola.Haaland is hot property this summer after a stunning season in the Bundesliga with 37 goals in all competitions - including 10 in the Champions League.It has seen the biggest clubs in Europe register an interest, including Barcelona and Real Madrid.But a move to the Premier League is on the cards with both Manchester clubs prepared to fork out big money to persuade him to join one of their teams.However, Watzke has dealt a blow to both United and City by insisting Haaland is going nowhere due to his relationship with

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Borussia Dortmund chief Hans-Joachim Watzke has conceded Jadon Sancho may have prepared himself for a transfer in the summer prior to his proposed Man Utd move collapsing.

Jadon Sancho.Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s side have been widely linked with a move for the England international who is believed to be the club’s number one transfer target this summer.However, Borussia Dortmund have so far remained firm in their stance as they value Sancho at £108million.Today, we bring you the latest news on Jadon Sancho to Manchester United.Dortmund chief Hans-Joachim Watzke believes that Sancho won’t try to force a move away from the club this summer amid rising United interest.The 20-year-old has been United’s number one transfer target for a sustained period of time but Dortmund are confident that he will not force a transfer like Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang or Ousmane Dembele have previously.

Jadon Sancho stands to make absolute bucket loads of cash if he moves to Manchester United this summer.

Borussia Dortmund’s plans for next season and it doesn’t look like he will be going anywhere this summer.That’s according to Dortmund CEO Hans-Joachim Watzke, who has issued a firm hands off warning to potential suitors ahead of the upcoming transfer window.England winger Sancho is being strongly linked with a return to the Premier League as Manchester United line up a bid for the player.But it seems that Dortmund are not so keen to let him go, having seen the 21-year-old register his best season so far in the Bundesliga.Addressing the rumours about Sancho, Watzke confirmed that Dortmund were looking for a monumental fee if they were to let go of him.Furthermore, the Signal Iduna Park bigwig claimed that there were no plans to split up the