sport news Everton rejected £60,000 deal for Erling Haaland at 15, thinking he would ... trends now
sport news Everton rejected £60,000 deal for Erling Haaland at 15, thinking he would ... trends now
What could have been! Everton rejected the chance to sign Erling Haaland at 15 years old for just £60,000 because they thought he would 'lose his effectiveness' as he got older Manchester City completed the £51million signing of Erling Haaland this week But Everton could have bought the striker for just £60,000 six years ago Haaland was 15 at the time and playing for his hometown club Bryne in Norway Everton's Scandinavian scout recommended him for a trial but he was rejected The Toffees naively thought Haaland would 'lose his effectiveness' as he grew up
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Everton fans may be left with a feeling of 'what could have been' after it was revealed that the Toffees once turned down the opportunity to sign Erling Haaland for £60,000.
The 21-year-old completed a £51million move from Borussia Dortmund to Manchester City this week, agreeing a five-year, £385,000-per-week deal at the Etihad.
Haaland's stock has soared over recent seasons as he has scored 86 goals in 89 appearances since signing for Dortmund in January 2020.
