Tenth Norwegians near Citizens
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Manchester City has committed one of the most promising talents in Norway. Sverre Nypan changes from Rosenborg BK to the Citizens, in which the 18-year-old signed a contract by 2030. The midfielder rises to Rosenborg’s record sale and the second most tax departure in the history of the Norwegian elite series. At Man City, the youngster is the fifth newcomer.
According to reports, Nypan is due for a transfer of 15 million euros. Only John Obi Mikel in Norway exceeds this, for which 20 million euros were paid for in 2006/07 when moving to Chelsea Chelsea. At Rosenborg, John Carew was previously at the top with his 8.5 million transfer. With Nypan, the elite series also loses their most valuable professional.
The fact that Nypan for Rosenborg could not be kept for Rosenborg, despite a contract until the end of 2026 this summer, has been considered very likely. The Youngster debut in the first team in November 2022 at the age of 15 and quickly developed into a regular player and top performer. After 70 games with 14 goals and eleven templates, he is now moving on. Borussia Dortmund is also said to have shown interest in the U21 international.
“I am incredibly happy and proud that I have switched to Manchester City. It is a dream for every young footballer to become part of this club and to join such a group of world-class talents. I am still very young and still have to learn a lot, but the chance of being trained by Pep Guardiola, the best trainer in the world, will only help me to become a better player,” said: ” A special connection between Norway and Manchester City by Erling Haaland and Oscar Bobb, and I am very proud to be the youngest Norwegian player who has joined the club. ” Overall, he is the tenth Norwegian in the history of the Skyblues.
“Nypan is a central/offensive midfielder with an exceptionally high football IQ for his age,” says Bastian Schmitz, market value admin for transfer market in Norway, the top talent. “He is two -footed, creative and has a good passing game – many of them are very intelligent passports.” It is also variable from his position. “This season he was used as a ‘wrong 9’ and as an offensive midfielder, although the deeper position is much better.” A few problems would have recently been born in the growth, which is why he sometimes also showed fluctuating performance.