Sverre Nypan (foto: Official TW/IG/FB account)
Aston Villa has beaten Arsenal and Girona to sign 18-year-old Rosenborg star Sverre Nypan, one of Norway's most exciting talents since Martin Ødegaard.
Norwegian football continues to produce top-level talent, and Sverre Nypan is the latest teenage sensation drawing comparisons to Martin Ødegaard.
At just 18, Nypan has already made 62 senior appearances for Rosenborg, scoring 14 goals and providing 11 assists from midfield. He made his professional debut at just 15 years and 322 days old, marking him as one of the most precocious talents in Norwegian football.
The Athletic has confirmed that Aston Villa have won the race to sign Nypan, beating competition from Arsenal and La Liga surprise package Girona. Norwegian outlets claim the deal will be worth between €10 million and €15 million.
Nypan’s decision to join Unai Emery’s project at Villa Park highlights the Premier League side’s growing ambition and reputation as a destination for elite young talent. The move is expected to be finalized in the summer transfer window.
As Norway’s golden generation continues to rise — led by Ødegaard and Erling Haaland — Nypan could soon join their ranks at the senior level, with many tipping him to become a national team regular in the coming years.