Erling Haaland admitted that he wanted to imitate Zlatan Ibrahimovic by experiencing football in many countries.
Borussia Dortmund’s red striker has already played in his native Norway with Molde and Austria with Red Bull Salzburg.
And he made a sensational start in Germany after making a move to the Bundesliga during the January transfer window.
Haaland has already scored nine goals in seven league games and, despite his long-term contract with the Westfalenstadion, rumors continue to circulate that he may start again soon.
And the 19-year-old did little to stifle speculation by insisting that he wants to follow the example of Ibrahimovic – who played for Malmö, Ajax, Juventus, Inter, Barcelona, Paris Saint-Germain, Manchester United, LA Galaxy and AC. Milan.
“I like his mentality and the way he sees different things,” Haaland told FourFourTwo.
“I think I’ve always had that confidence too – it’s just me.
“I also like the way he goes from one club to another, in another country – which is not easy – but he always comes and hits just in the goals, from the first second. I liked to see it.
“We are both attackers and we are both great. But we have a different game. It’s hard to compare ourselves. I am who I am.”
Asked about a possible move to Real Madrid or Manchester United, he added: “It’s always good when the clubs are interested. It means you’ve done something right. “
He also said that United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has played an important role in his career.
“I came to Molde when I was young and he helped me a lot,” said Haaland of the director of Old Trafford.
“He was a good finisher and helped me with typing skills and different finishing methods. It has been important in my career. “
“I’ve been doing this all my life.
“This is what I wanted to do when I was older. That’s what I do. I always knew I would be a good player, but things are going fast. I love this speed! “