In his last game for Borussia Dortmund, Erling Haaland said goodbye to Hertha BSC on Saturday with a goal. After the game, the Norwegian addressed some emotional words to BVB fans.
“It was no less than a pleasure and an honor to carry this jersey,” wrote the 21-year-old on Instagram and, after the game, also addressed the follers in German in a video.
“I have experienced unforgettable moments, learned special people and have learned extraordinary teammates – not to forget the fans who were always our extra man on the pitch. The yellow wall is truly incredible and something that you have experienced at least once in your life Must. I will never forget anything. Thanks to all of you, “continued Haaland in his emotional post.
Haaland changes from BVB to Manchester City
Last Tuesday, BVB officially announced that the top striker would leave the club in summer and to switch to the English top club Manchester City. In the contract of the goalkeeper, an exit clause of 75 million euros was found. That is why speculation had been speculated for months through a summer transfer of the shooting star.
Haaland had already said goodbye to the fans of Borussia in the stadium on Saturday. His penalty goal for the meantime 1: 1 against the capital club was a key to the home win and ensured a worthy farewell from Dortmund.
Overall, the last season game of the Westphalia was overlaid by various farewells. In addition to Haaland, goalkeeper Roman Bürki and Marwin Hitz as well as Axel Witsel, Dan-Axel Zagadou and club icon Marcel Schmelzer also leave the club.
For the outgoing manager Michael Zorc, who, after a total of 44 years in the club as a player and functional, the fans have meanwhile transformed the south stands into a monument.