Munich – As 1860 München celebrates reaching the Bavarian Toto-Pokal final for the first time in six years, questions linger about the future of their leading goalscorer, Sigurd Haugen. The Norwegian striker’s impressive form has inevitably drawn attention from other clubs, leaving fans wondering if he’ll remain a “Lion” beyond this season.
Haugen’s crucial goal in the 54th minute secured a 1-0 victory over fellow 3. Liga side Jahn Regensburg on Saturday, propelling 1860 into the cup final. Although it was his first goal in the Landespokal, Haugen’s eleven league goals this season are unmatched within the Munich squad. His impact has been particularly notable since returning from a jaw injury sustained in December 2025, where he has scored four goals while wearing a protective face mask.
The 28-year-aged’s performances haven’t gone unnoticed by club management. Manfred Paula, 1860’s Sporting Director and CEO, acknowledged the interest Haugen is likely generating. “When a player performs like that, it’s naturally clear that he will attract interest,” Paula told MagentaSport in an interview earlier in March, prior to the match against Viktoria Köln. Sigurd Haugen joined 1860 München in 2025.
Despite the potential for external offers, Paula emphasized the club’s desire to retain Haugen. “If it were up to us, we would naturally like to witness him continue to wear the ‘Lion’ jersey, and we are currently in a good position,” he stated. Haugen, who arrived at Grünwalder Straße from Danish Superliga side Aarhus GF before the start of the current season, is currently under contract until July 2027.
Head coach Markus Kauczinski also expressed confidence in Haugen’s continued commitment to the club. When asked at a press conference before the Toto-Pokal semi-final against Regensburg if he expected his top scorer to be a key player next season, Kauczinski responded succinctly, “Yes, I expect that.”
Addressing Paula’s earlier comments, Kauczinski added, “I think what Manfred meant was, ‘If you play like that, you could attract interest.’ I am not aware of any [interest] at the moment.” He dismissed speculation as premature, stating it was “pointless” to discuss hypothetical scenarios mid-season. “He is an significant building block now, and everything else in football is tricky to predict.”
Haugen’s journey to 1860 München is a testament to his consistent goal-scoring record across several European leagues. According to records available as of March 22, 2026, the Norwegian forward began his youth career at SK Haugar and SK Djerv 1919 before progressing through the ranks at FK Haugesund. Sigurd Hauso Haugen was born on July 17, 1997, in Haugesund, Norway, and stands at 187 cm tall.
He made his mark in Norway with Odds BK, where he debuted in the Europa League qualification rounds in 2016. A move to Sogndal Fotball followed, where he showcased his scoring ability in the second tier. Further spells in Belgium with Union Saint-Gilloise and a return to Norway with Aalesunds FK solidified his reputation as a prolific striker. Before arriving in Munich, Haugen spent time on loan at both NAC Breda and Hansa Rostock, continuing to demonstrate his goal-scoring prowess.
Haugen also has experience at the international level, having represented Norway at the U18 and U19 levels. His career statistics, as of March 22, 2026, show a consistent record of finding the back of the net, with 27 appearances and 11 goals for 1860 München this season alone. His current market value is estimated at €500k, according to Transfermarkt. Sigurd Haugen’s Transfermarkt profile details his career statistics.
The club’s ability to hold onto Haugen will undoubtedly be a key factor in their pursuit of promotion to the 2. Bundesliga. With the Toto-Pokal final on the horizon, and a crucial league campaign underway, 1860 München will be hoping their star striker remains focused on achieving success with the club. The next confirmed match for 1860 München is yet to be announced, but fans can follow official club updates for further information.
Will Sigurd Haugen continue to lead the line for 1860 München, or will his goal-scoring exploits attract a move elsewhere? Only time will tell, but for now, the “Lions” are enjoying the fruits of his labor as they chase promotion and cup glory.
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