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

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RB Leipzig aims to sign Ørjan Nyland as Gulácsi departs for Villarreal
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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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  • 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.
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  • 4:57 PMYahoo SportsRB Leipzig close to reuniting with goalkeeper as Gulácsi heads for exit
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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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