Man City sign Norwegian starlet Sverre Nypan

EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND – AUGUST 17: Hearts’ Cammy Devlin and Rosenborg’s Sverre Halseth Nypan during a UEFA Conference League Qualifier between Heart of Midlothian and Rosenborg at Tynecastle Park, on August 17, 2023, in Edinburgh, Scotland. (Photo by Paul Devlin/SNS Group via Getty Images)

Manchester City have announced the signing of Norwegian starlet Sverre Nypan from Rosenborg.The highly-rated teenager has signed a five-year deal at the Etihad Stadium.

Sources had told ESPN that the 18-year-old had previously drawn strong interest from Arsenal in January.Nypan has made 70 appearances for Rosenborg since making his first-team debut at the age of 15.

He has registered 14 goals and 11 assists.- Premier League 2025-26 kits: Ranking every jersey released- Man City extend Puma partnership in 10-year £1bn deal – sources”I am incredibly happy and proud to have joined Manchester City,” he said in a statement.

“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.”

Nypan is City’s fifth signing of the summer, following the arrivals of Rayan Aït-Nouri, Rayan Cherki, Tijjani Reijnders and Marcus Bettinelli.