Ørjan Nyland returns to RB Leipzig after three years away
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 2, 2026, 3:18 PM
Last updated Aug 2, 2026
RB Leipzig has completed the signing of goalkeeper Ørjan Nyland, who previously played for the club before leaving three years ago. Nyland, 35, made several appearances for Leipzig in 2022 as an emergency signing due to Péter Gulácsi's injury. His return comes amid speculation that Gulácsi is nearing a move away from the club. Nyland has significant international experience, having earned over 70 caps for Norway and recently performed well at the 2026 World Cup.
- •RB Leipzig signs goalkeeper Ørjan Nyland from FC Ingolstadt 04.
- •Nyland previously played for Leipzig during the 2022 season.
- •Péter Gulácsi is reportedly close to leaving Leipzig.
- •Nyland has over 70 caps for Norway and shone at the 2026 World Cup.
- •Signing strengthens Leipzig's squad ahead of the upcoming season.
- 3:18 PMYahoo Sports — Report: Norway keeper Nyland to return to Leipzig
- 2:44 PMYahoo Sports — Return to Leipzig: Ørjan Nyland set for second spell at RB
"Norway goalkeeper Ørjan Nyland is set to return to Bundesliga club RB Leipzig, Sky TV reported on Sunday. Nyland is to take the place of Peter Gulacsi who is set to leave after 11 years for Spanish club Villarreal.
"RB Leipzig have, according to Sky Germany, completed the signing of Ørjan Nyland, with the experienced goalkeeper set to return to Saxony after three years away from the club. The 35-year-old is expe...
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 2, 2026, 3:18 PMReport: Norway keeper Nyland to return to Leipzig
Norway goalkeeper Ørjan Nyland is set to return to Bundesliga club RB Leipzig, Sky TV reported on Sunday. Nyland is to take the place of Peter Gulacsi who is set to leave after 11 years for Spanish club Villarreal.
- Yahoo SportsAug 2, 2026, 2:44 PMReturn to Leipzig: Ørjan Nyland set for second spell at RB
RB Leipzig have, according to Sky Germany, completed the signing of Ørjan Nyland, with the experienced goalkeeper set to return to Saxony after three years away from the club. The 35-year-old is expe...
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