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Ørjan Nyland signs two-year deal with RB Leipzig, seeks game time

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 12, 2026, 8:00 AM

Last updated Aug 12, 2026

Ørjan Nyland signs two-year deal with RB Leipzig, seeks game time

Summary

Ørjan Nyland has joined RB Leipzig on a two-year contract after his World Cup performance with Norway. The 35-year-old goalkeeper replaces Peter Gulacsi and will compete for the starting position against Maarten Vandevoordt. Nyland, who previously played for Leipzig, aims to showcase his skills and take on a leadership role. He expressed confidence in receiving ample playing time and praised the club's ambition in multiple competitions. Leipzig's new head coach, Martin Demichelis, has impressed Nyland, and the goalkeeper plans to leverage his experience for the team's success.

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•Nyland returns to Leipzig after a season-long stint during injuries to goalkeepers.
•He aims to lead the younger squad and believes in his capability to play regularly.
•Nyland previously won the DFB-Pokal with Leipzig in the 2022/23 season.
•His signing followed his impactful performance at the World Cup with Norway.
•Leipzig's development of talent continues post Yan Diomande's transfer to Real Madrid.

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8:00 AMYahoo Sports — INTERVIEW: “I know I will get my game time” – Ørjan Nyland confident in battle for Leipzig’s No. 1 spot

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After playing a key role for Norway in their run to the World Cup quarter-finals, 35-year-old goalkeeper Ørjan Nyland went on to sort out his future, signing a two-year deal with RB Leipzig following...
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