Manchester United are preparing a team for future. A lot of young players are linked with a move to Old Trafford. Joshua Zirkzee has already completed his medical tests at United and may be announced soon. Along with buying players from top clubs, United have exceptional talents coming up from their academy. They are constantly busy in improving their academy and building the new stars. Jason Wilcox who is United’s new technical director wants to bring in 17 year old wonderkid from Norway. His name is Sverre Halseth Nypan who is already a huge fan of this football club.
Nypan’s football career
Nypan was born in Norway in december 2006. Despite being only 17 years old he has been a regular member of Rosenborg first team since past two years. Nypan joined Rosenborg youth team in 2020. Two years later he signed his first professional contract in January 2022. On 6th November 2022, Nypan made his debut and became the youngest ever player in club’s history. He was 15 years and 322 days old at that time. Later, Nypan became club’s youngest ever goalscorer in May 2023.
In 2023 season, Nypan made 23 Eliteserien appearances and scored 5 goals along with providing 1 assist. This season (2024), the 17 year old midfielder has made 13 league appearances and has improved a lot. Nypan has scored 2 goals and provided 5 assist. In addition, Nypan has represented Norway national team at various youth stages. His current market value is €9 million according to Transfermarkt. Nypan is considered as next Martin Odegaard and considering his age he will cost United around £10 million to £15 million. To conclude, United could even keep him at Rosenborg on loan for one or two more years which can help him in overall development and evolve as a better footballer before arriving to Premier League.
Sverre Nypan talks about his linking with Manchester United
Nypan said that its his dream to join Manchester United while speaking to Supporters Club Scandinavia (United Norway).
“It would obviously be a dream come true to play for Manchester United. I’m aware United has shown some interest. But I’m quite adamant that I don’t want to open that door yet. I want to focus on Rosenborg, and not think too far ahead” – Nypan about his potential move to Man United.
Nypan talks more about United
Sverre Nypan opened up about his first memory of Manchester United. Nypan said that his first memory about United is when Robin Van Persie scored an amazing volley against Aston Villa in 2013. Van Persie’s superb volley on Wayne Rooney assist is the goal that made Red Devils English champions for 20th time. It was 11 years ago when United won their last league title. In addition, Nypan said that he and his mate were amazed by the goal and went straight to park to recreate that beautiful goal.
Nypan revealed that he is a huge fan of Cristiano Ronaldo. The 17 year old midfielder has an opportunity to follow his idol’s footsteps. United will play against Rosenborg in a friendly match on Monday. Nypan can impress Erik Ten Hag by putting on a superb performance just as Cristiano Ronaldo did when he was Sporting CP player. Ronaldo was unstoppable against United and Sir Alex Ferguson wasted no time in bringing him at Manchester.
To conclude, Nypan said that he is somewhat similar to Ander Herrera. Speaking about Herrera the 17 year old midfielder said ‘he was a good player and a solid player who did the job, ran a lot, covered space and was good with the ball’. If Nypan is able to play like Herrera he would be a great addition to United squad. Ander Herrera was magnificent in his fiver year spell at United. The Red Devils are still unable to find the perfect replacement for Herrera. In addition, Nypan can be compared with Frenkie De Jong and Martin Odegaard.
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