Sebastian Keil, sporting director of the German football club Borussia Dortmund, revealed that the most famous speculation about the future of Erling Haaland was a heavy burden in Borussia Dortmund.
In the end, you have to admit: As much as we loved Haaland, Kiel told German newspaper Bild on Wednesday.
Haaland moved from Dortmund to Manchester City early in the last summer transfer period, after months of rumors about the Norwegian player’s future.
Kiel added that the lack of clarity about the player’s position for a long time limited Dortmund’s ability to plan for the future of the team.
Kiel indicated that he supports closing the transfer period before the start of the first league match.
He explained: We have always discussed this in the sports committee of the German Football League, but to do this, there must be a consensus from the five major leagues in Europe.
Kiel said: Reducing the transfer period will be easier for everyone and will protect the competition.
The summer transfer window for this year closed on the first of September, shortly before the fifth round of the German Bundesliga (Bundesliga).
He continued: I realize that clubs cannot determine their budgets until the format of international competitions is determined, however, we must find another solution.