Erling Haaland's comments about his future have SURPRISED Borussia Dortmund, says sporting director Michael Zorc... who claims they are yet to open contract talks with the striker despite his claim that he is being 'pressed into making a decision'

Borussia Dortmund sporting director Michael Zorc admits the club was ‘surprised’ by Erling Haaland’s claim that he is being pressured into making a decision about his future.

Haaland, 21, has become hot property in European football after bagging an incredible 78 goals in 77 appearances for Dortmund.

Manchester United, Manchester City, Chelsea, Real Madrid, Barcelona and Bayern Munich are all said to be eyeing a deal for the Norwegian striker, who is reportedly valued at £150million by Dortmund.

Borussia Dortmund were left ‘surprised’ by Erling Haaland’s recent comments about his future

He still has two years to run on his current contract, but this summer a £66million release clause will be inserted into that deal, giving potential suitors the chance to snap him up at a cut price.

And amid speculation over his future, Haaland recently told Norwegian broadcaster Viasat: ‘[For] The last six months I have chosen not to say anything out of respect for Borussia Dortmund, but now the club has started pressing me into making a decision.

‘All I want to do is to play football, but they [Dortmund] press me to make a decision now about my future. So that means I have to make a decision soon.’

Haaland claimed Dortmund are pressing him to make a decision amid interest from elsewhere 

But Dortmund chief Michael Zorc says they are yet to open contract talks with the striker

However, Zorc has responded to Haaland’s comments by insisting Dortmund are yet to open talks with the player, leaving them confused by his recent claim. 

‘Erling’s statements surprised us a bit,’ the Dortmund chief told Kicker.

‘There is currently no deadline, no deadlines, and there have not even been any discussions. 

‘But that we want and have to have talks at some point is clear, understandable and only professional.’