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RB Leipzig aims to sign Ørjan Nyland as Gulácsi departs for Villarreal

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 1, 2026, 4:57 PM

Last updated Aug 1, 2026

RB Leipzig aims to sign Ørjan Nyland as Gulácsi departs for Villarreal
Summary

RB Leipzig is nearing an agreement to sign goalkeeper Ørjan Nyland as a replacement for Péter Gulácsi, who is expected to join Villarreal. Nyland is available on a free transfer after leaving Sevilla this summer. He previously played for Leipzig during the 2022/23 season, making two Bundesliga appearances. Leipzig anticipates receiving around €2 million from Gulácsi's transfer. Completion of the deal is expected shortly.

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Status Watch
  • •Leipzig is close to signing Ørjan Nyland on a free transfer.
  • •Péter Gulácsi is set to leave for Villarreal.
  • •Nyland previously played for Leipzig in 2022/23.
  • •Leipzig expects about €2 million from Gulácsi's transfer.
  • •Formalities of Nyland's signing are expected to conclude soon.
Latest Updates
  • 9:07 AMYahoo Sports — Official: World Cup star Nyland rejoins RB Leipzig to replace Gulácsi
  • 4:57 PMYahoo Sports — RB Leipzig close to reuniting with goalkeeper as Gulácsi heads for exit
What they're saying
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According to reports from Sky Germany and Fabrizio Romano, Leipzig are closing in on an agreement to sign Norwegian goalkeeper Ørjan Nyland as the replacement for the departing Gulácsi.The 35-year-o...

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Ørjan Nyland returns to RB Leipzig after three years to sign a contract until 2028. The Norwegian shot-stopper is a replacement for the long-serving goalkeeper Péter Gulácsi, who completed his move...

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