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 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.
- •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.
- 4:57 PMYahoo Sports — RB Leipzig close to reuniting with goalkeeper as Gulácsi heads for exit
"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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