So far, Erling Haaland has worn the shirt number ’23’ in the Norwegian national team. This is now changing – also for financial reasons.
Borussia Dortmund’s star striker Erling Haaland will also wear the shirt number ‘9’ in the Norwegian national team in the future – and above all for financial reasons, as national coach Stale Solbakken explained. “The reason is that there is a huge desire and commercial drive behind it,” said the former 1. FC Köln coach.
Haaland is already a big brand, but even more so in the future. “Both the NFF and Erling can benefit from that,” said Solbakken, referring to the Norwegian FA. So far, Haaland has worn the ’23’ on the national team shirt.
Because of Haaland: Sörloth is also changing
The number ‘9’ previously belonged to Alexander Sörloth, the former Leipzig player is now changing to number ’19’. Solbakken expressly thanked him for his flexibility.
“I think it’s a good wish from both sides and there is no doubt that there is a big commercial factor,” he added. Haaland has been a “real nine” at BVB since moving in January 2020, and he had previously worn the classic striker number on his back at RB Salzburg.
Source: Stern
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