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RB Leipzig re-sign Norway keeper Orjan Nyland on free transfer until 2028

Orjan Nyland in action during the World Cup
Orjan Nyland in action during the World CupREUTERS / Marco Bello

RB Leipzig have re-signed ⁠Norway goalkeeper Orjan Nyland on a contract through ‌2028, the Bundesliga club announced ‌on Tuesday.

The 35-year-old returns ‌to Leipzig, where he played ‌on loan in the ‌2022-23 season, as a free agent following the ‌expiration of his contract with ⁠Sevilla ‌at the end of June.

Nyland's career stats
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Nyland ​became a national hero during Norway's historic ​run to the World Cup quarter-finals, saving a ⁠penalty from ​Brazil's Bruno Guimaraes in a dramatic 2-1 last-16 victory last month.

"When the opportunity ‌arose to return to RB Leipzig, I didn’t have to think twice. I have many positive memories of the club and the people here, and I’m really looking ‌forward to seeing them ​again," Nyland said.

Nyland has also ‌played for Molde, FC Ingelstadt, Aston Villa and Reading. He has made 76 appearances for Norway.

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