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Erling Haaland: Borussia Dortmund striker reportedly spends half a million euros in gifts before Man City move

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Borussia Dortmund striker Erling Haaland handed out dozens of expensive watches to teammates and club staff - reportedly worth around half a millions euros - in a farewell.

The Norway international is set to join Manchester City at the end of the season after two-and-a-half-years with the Bundesliga giants, a period in which he has scored 86 goals in 89 appearances.

One of Europe’s most clinical marksmen, the former Red Bull Salzburg striker had already paid tribute to supporters after his final game.

Germany’s Bild newspaper said on Friday Haaland had given each of his 33 team mates as well as coaching staff a luxury time piece worth as much as 15,000 euros each.

Club staff, including medical and support personnel, also received watches, worth up to 7,000 euros apiece according to the newspaper.

The prolific 21-year-old forward agreed to join City earlier this month in a multi-year deal that reportedly could exceed 300 million euros, including his salary, agent fees and bonuses.

Additional reporting from Reuters