Manchester City have announced the signing of Norwegian wonderkid Sverre Nypan from Rosenborg.
A month ago, it was reported that Nypan snubbed interest from the likes of Arsenal and Aston Villa in favour of a move to the Etihad Stadium.
And on Thursday evening, Manchester City confirmed the 18-year-old’s arrival on a five-year contract.
The Citizens have reportedly paid £12.5million for Nypan, who becomes Rosenborg’s most expensive sale.
Nypan will link up with Norway teammate Erling Haaland, who quickly took to social media to welcome his compatriot to Ashton New Road.
Erling Haaland welcomes Sverre Nypan to Manchester City
Haaland took to his Instagram stories to share Man City’s post confirming the arrival of Nypan, and he seemed buzzing with the news.
He wrote: “Welcome Sverre!!”. He also included emojis of a high five and a sky blue heart.
City legend Paul Dickov was also one of the early commenters who lauded Nypan’s arrival at the club.
Nypan hasn’t been capped at senior level for Norway, so he and Haaland are yet to share a pitch.
However, this is now set to change – it shouldn’t be long before both are playing alongside one another for club and country.
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What Sverre Nypan has said about Manchester City’s Norwegian contingent
Nypan told the City website that he’s proud to have become the latest Norwegian to join the club.
He lauded the “special connection” between the club and the country’s players, with both Haaland and Oscar Bobb on the books already.
“I am incredibly happy and proud to have joined Manchester City,” said Nypan.
“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 have become the latest Norwegian player to have joined the club.”
