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'He's a top boy and it's fantastic for him': Ole Gunnar Solskjaer insists he is delighted for Erling Haaland after his blistering start at Borussia Dortmund... despite the striker snubbing chance to join him at Manchester United

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has insisted he is happy for Erling Haaland following the Norwegian striker's blistering start to life at Borussia Dortmund.

The 19-year-old has scored an astonishing 11 goals in just seven games for Dortmund after sealing his £17million switch from Red Bull Salzburg in January.

Solskjaer, who had worked with Haaland during his time in charge of Molde, was desperate to recruit his last month for Manchester United but the striker opted to join Dortmund instead.

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer insisted he's delighted that Erling Haaland cannot stop scoring
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer insisted he's delighted that Erling Haaland cannot stop scoring
Haaland has smashed in 11 goals in seven games since joining Borussia Dortmund last month
Haaland has smashed in 11 goals in seven games since joining Borussia Dortmund last month

The United boss personally travelled to Salzburg in December after Haaland had told the club he wanted to join them.