Borussia Dortmund is about to sign Sebastien Haller as the successor to the emigrated star striker Erling Haaland. Report sports1 and ESPN according to the club and the player agree on a long-term contract, according to picture-Newspaper over five years.
Ajax Amsterdam has moved away from its €40m demand and will accept a slightly lower transfer offer. An impressive 37 million are still being discussed.
Including salary and possible bonus payments, the deal should have a total volume of 92 million euros. The move is expected to be announced later this week.
Haller, who turns 28 on Wednesday, is tied with Ajax until 2024. The Dutch record champions have already lost coach Erik ten Hag (Manchester United) and professionals Noussair Mazraoui and Ryan Gravenberch (both Bayern Munich). Haller, who plays for the Ivorian national team, has scored 47 goals in 65 competitive games for Ajax.
The medical check at BVB should be due on Thursday, how Sky Sports News reported.