Who is Sverre Nypan? The Norwegian wonderkid chased by Man Utd

Norway have endured a torrid few years at international level, but they possess some of the best players in Europe and their fortunes are bound to change in the near future.

The addition of Sverre Nypan to their senior squad could help massively, with the teenager bursting onto the scene at Rosenborg and establishing himself as one of the best young midfielders on the planet.

Manchester United are among the clubs interested in Nypan, but who is he and what makes him so good?

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What position does Sverre Nypan play?

Nypan is a central midfielder.

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How good is Sverre Nypan?

Nypan has been dubbed “the next Martin Odegaard” since his breakthrough at Rosenborg and many believe he could emulate the Arsenal star’s route to the top of European football.

The Norway U21 international has broken a plethora of records during his short senior career to date and he is now Roseborg’s youngest ever player (15 years and 322 days old) and goalscorer (16 years and 145 days).

After a promising debut campaign, in which he bagged five goals and one assist in 23 league matches, Nypan stepped things up during the 2024 Eliteserien season.

He scored eight goals and provided seven assists in 28 league games, while he also provided three assists in three Europa Conference League qualifying matches.

His rapid ascent to stardom has attracted the attention of several elite European clubs and he is viewed as one of the most promising young midfielders in world football.

The Norway U21 midfielder has a wicket turn of pace and his goal threat from the middle of the park is excellent. He possesses immense close control and Nypan is frequently able to bypass several defenders using his upper body strength and tidy footwork.

Despite being predominantly left-footed, he is extremely comfortable using his right foot and his passing range is top notch off both feet.

Nypan joined Rosenborg in 2020, having reportedly scored 45 goals in 17 games as a 14-year-old for local club Nardo, and he hasn’t looked back since.

What clubs are interested in Sverre Nypan?

Man Utd are believed to be the frontrunners in the race to sign Nypan, with the Red Devils determined to land the Norwegian youngster in 2025.

However, they are expected to face significant competition for his signature amid interest from Chelsea, Manchester City, Paris Saint-Germain and several other top clubs across Europe.

How old is Sverre Nypan?

Nypan was born on 19 December 2006. He is 17 years old at the time of writing.

When does Sverre Nypan’s contract expire?

Nypan’s current Rosenborg contract runs until 31 December 2026.

What is Sverre Nypan’s Instagram?

Nypan’s Instagram account is @sverrenypan. He has 25.7k followers as of December 2024.