Jesse Marsch claims he knew within two days of working with Erling Haaland at Red Bull Salzburg that he was a special talent.
Marsch teamed up with Haaland when he became Salzburg boss in June 2019. The Manchester City phenomenon, then just 18, was struggling to establish himself and had scored just one goal for the Austrian side.
But he quickly impressed Marsch with his attitude and ability and amassed 24 goals in the first half of that season, including four hat-tricks, to earn an £18million move to Borussia Dortmund that January. “Erling was one we thought could have a big impact and a break-out moment,” said the Leeds boss.
