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Erling Haaland is 'sad' to see Jadon Sancho sign £79m with Manchester United

Erling Haaland says he is 'sad' to see his Borussia Dortmund team-mate Jadon Sancho join Manchester United.

Sancho will leave the Bundesliga this summer after signing a five-year deal worth £79million with the Premier League giants.

Haaland says the 21-year-old will be missed at Dortmund as he is a 'top player' but insists that club will find a suitable replacement.

Erling Haaland is 'sad' to see his Dortmund team-mate Jadon Sancho leave this summer

Erling Haaland is 'sad' to see his Dortmund team-mate Jadon Sancho leave this summer

Haaland and Sancho created a formidable partnership in the Bundesliga - contributing to 52 goals during the 2020-2021 season and help Dortmund finish third.