Borussia Dortmund striker Erling Haaland spoke of his admiration for Jesse Marsch back in November 2020.
The Norwegian superstar - who was born in Leeds - played under Marsch for five months while making his name at RB Salzburg at the backend of 2019.
The 48-year-old American was last night appointed as new Whites manager following the departure of Marcelo Bielsa on Sunday.