Barcelona target Haaland will not choose his next club for the money: Fabrizio Romano

Erling Haaland has been the focus of the rumour mill for a good part of 2022 as an exit from Borussia Dortmund looks very much guaranteed.

The 21-year-old’s €75 million release clause kicks in this summer, and a whole host of European giants are pursuing his signing. Barcelona, too, have been embroiled in the hunt to capture the Norwegian hitman’s signing.

However, recent reports indicated that the Catalan giants had dropped out of the race to sign Haaland, as Manchester City had a deal in place to sign him up in the summer.

But, the ever-reliable Fabrizio Romano has now come up with a fresh update on the future of the former Red Bull Salzburg hitman. As per the Italian journalist, Haaland is yet to decide on his future and has not reached a pre-agreement with any of his suitors.

Romano further adds that, despite all the speculations of Haaland being offered a multi-million contract and huge bonuses, finances are likely to play a minimal role in his decision over his next destination.

Instead, the Borussia Dortmund striker will take a call on where he joins next year based on the project that is offered to him, the manager in place and other aspects related to the club, rather than the money involved.

This could offer Barça a glimmer of hope in their bid to sign the 21-year-old. Xavi Hernandez & co. are intent on signing a marquee striker to lead their project from next season and take the club back to their glory days.

Haaland, given his stunning goalscoring exploits at Dortmund, would make for an excellent acquisition from the Blaugrana’s point of view. However, the club would have struggled to match the likes of Manchester City and Real Madrid financially. Whether they are able to convince Haaland with their project remains to be seen.