Market Value: €12 million
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Manchester City has further ramped up its summer transfer activity by signing Norwegian star Sverre Nypan from Rosenborg. The transfer fee is projected to be around €15 million. The 18-year-old midfielder boasts a market value of €12 million, making him the most valuable player in the Norwegian league.
Other Interested Clubs in Sverre Nypan
Aston Villa reportedly led the pursuit for Nypan earlier this year. According to The Athletic, he engaged in discussions with the Birmingham club during the winter but opted to remain at Rosenborg in the Eliteserien. Villa had aimed to finalize personal terms with the midfielder and secure a transfer this summer. Arsenal also showed interest in Nypan as a potential support to Martin Ødegaard for the upcoming season in Mikel Arteta’s squad.
Nypan, already valued at €12 million, is considered one of Europe’s top prospects. He made his Norwegian league debut at just 15 years old in 2022—only six players have debuted younger, with Ødegaard being the youngest. In May 2023, he became the youngest player to score for Rosenborg in a league match, achieving this feat at 16 years and 145 days. The question is, what caliber of player is Manchester City acquiring, and what is Nypan’s potential? We seek expert insight from Norway to explore these questions.
What Type of Player is Sverre Nypan?
Nypan has already accumulated over 70 first-team appearances for Rosenborg, showcasing impressive statistics for a young midfielder. He has netted 14 goals and provided 11 assists, averaging a goal or assist every 178 minutes in league play—a remarkable achievement for a central midfielder. According to Bastian Schmitz, Market Value admin for Norway, “Nypan is a central/offensive midfielder with an exceptionally high football IQ for his age. He is two-footed, creative, and possesses a strong passing ability, with many intelligent passes. He handles the ball well and shows a commendable work rate.”
At just 18 years old, Nypan’s ultimate position remains somewhat fluid. He has played various roles in Norway, including as a ‘false 9’ and as an attacking midfielder, though he is better suited to a deeper position. Schmitz notes that Nypan’s physical growth has influenced his performances, with early-season growing pains affecting his consistency. Data from Transfermarkt shows he has played 44 matches as a central midfielder, seven as a forward, and four as an attacking midfielder. His future development at Manchester City will likely depend on where Pep Guardiola needs him most.
From Haaland to Ødegaard and Now Nypan?
While many Premier League followers may not be familiar with Nypan, it comes as no surprise that several English clubs are competing to acquire another promising talent from Norway. The Scandinavian nation has emerged as a breeding ground for exceptional footballers, as evidenced by players like Sander Berge at Fulham, Jørgen Strand Larsen at Wolves, and of course, Ødegaard at Arsenal, alongside Manchester City’s own star Erling Haaland. Nypan joins a growing cohort of high-caliber Scandinavian players in the English top flight.
