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TO GERMANY: Alexander Sørloth. Photo: Bjørn S. Delebekk
In VG’s experience, only formalities remain before Alexander Sørloth (24) can call himself a striker for RB Leipzig.
The player will now be on a plane on his way to Germany with his agent, Morten Wivestad, to complete the deal.
Sørloth was loaned by Crystal Palace to Turkish Trabzonspor. Trønderen has had great success in Turkey with 33 goals in the cup and series.
Trabzonspor Sneakers Eddie Newton commented on a Sørloth at a press conference Wednesday morning.
– We have done everything possible so that Sørloth is here one more season. He has decided and wants to go another way. When you have a player who has made a decision, it is not worth keeping him. Your heart is not here. For me, the heart of the player must be here. He must want to be here himself. If not, we have to let it go and find a replacement, Newton said.
May become the most expensive Leipzig player
The president of the Turkish club is said to have stated that he is willing to let go of the Norwegian striker for 320 million kronor. If it’s Sørloth’s purchase price, the 24-year-old will be the most expensive player in Leipzig’s history.
According to Transfermarkt, the club has never paid more than 21 million euros for a player. The most expensive purchase for the club is that of Spanish playmaker Dani Olmo, from Croatian Dinamo Zagreb.
Last season, Erling Braut Haaland was transferred to Borussia Dortmund for just over NOK 200 million. Later in January, Sander Berge was brought to Sheffield United for NOK 250 million.
Erling Braut Haaland thinks it is beautiful to see what Sørloth currently offers:
He was connected to Tottenham
Sørloth scored two goals in the previous international match, when Norway beat Northern Ireland 5-1. He has managed to play for many clubs: Rosenborg, Bodø / Glimt, Groningen, Midtjylland and Gent, as well as Crystal Palace and Trabzonzpor.
Trøndelag was also the link to Tottenham, Coach José Mourinho did not quell the rumors after the loss to Everton at the start of the series.
Now, after all, it won’t be a transfer to the Premier League. Instead, Sørloth will be one of the pieces that will replace the goals of Chelsea’s acquisition, Timo Werner, at RB Leipzig.
Bayer Leverkusen recently signed Czech forward Patrik Schick, who played for Leipzig last season.
Kjetil Rekdal paid tribute to Sørloth and Erling Braut Haaland after the previous international match after the goal match:
