Manchester City Confirm Signing of Norwegian Wonderkid Sverre Nypan
SME News UK. Premier League champions strengthen midfield with highly-rated teenager from RosenborgManchester City have officially announced the signing of Norwegian starlet Sverre Nypan from Rosenborg, as Pep Guardiola continues to reshape his squad ahead of the 2025/26 season.The 18-year-old midfielder, widely regarded as one of the brightest young talents in Scandinavian football, joins the Premier League giants on a five-year deal, with the reported transfer fee in the region of £12.5 million.Nypan becomes the latest addition in a busy summer for City, following the arrivals of Rayan Aït-Nouri, Rayan Cherki, Tijjani Reijnders, and Marcus Bettinelli, as Guardiola looks to reclaim domestic dominance after City narrowly lost the Premier League title to Liverpool last season. Nypan: “A Dream Come True”In his first interview as a Manchester City player, Nypan spoke of his excitement and ambition:> “It’s a dream for any young footballer to become part of this club and to join such a group of world-class talent. I am still very young with a lot to learn, but the chance to be coached by Pep Guardiola, the best manager in the world, will only help me to become a better player.>> There is already a special connection between Norway and Manchester City through Erling Haaland and Oscar Bobb, and I am very proud to become the latest Norwegian to represent this great club.” Club Leadership Confident in His PotentialCity’s Director of Football Hugo Viana expressed confidence in Nypan’s long-term value to the squad:> “Sverre is an exciting young player that the club has been monitoring for quite some time now. We feel that he already has numerous standout qualities but that, at only 18 years of age, he is only going to continue to improve.>> We believe he will be an important asset for Manchester City in the years to come, and we will support him every step of the way in his development.” Highly Sought-After TalentNypan had been on the radar of several top European clubs, including reported interest from Manchester United, but it is City who have secured his signature. His performances in the Eliteserien with Rosenborg caught widespread attention, marking him as one of the most promising midfielders of his generation. City’s Season Opener LoomsManchester City will begin their Premier League campaign away at Wolverhampton Wanderers on Saturday, August 16, with anticipation building as Guardiola’s refreshed squad looks to make an early statement.With the addition of Nypan and other summer signings, City fans will be hoping for a return to the top—and perhaps the emergence of yet another Norwegian star at the Etihad.
