Felix admits sadness over Aursnes, Benfica star's move causes stir | OneFootball

The return of Fredrik Aursnes to the Norwegian national team, after almost two years of absence, continues to generate reactions. The Benfica midfielder had announced his retirement in March 2024, claiming he wanted more time and freedom to prioritize other aspects of life beyond football.

One of the players who could be directly affected by the decision is Felix Horn Myhre, a midfielder from Brann. Having debuted for the national team in September, he already has five caps and two goals, but he does not hide that Aursnes' return complicates things for him: "It's a bit sad for me," he admitted in statements to TV2.

Horn Myhre acknowledges the quality of his compatriot and the level displayed in Portugal and in European competitions. "He is playing at a high level at Benfica and, in the games I've seen, he has also been good in the Champions League. It definitely makes things more difficult for me. There's no doubt about that," he stated.

Despite this, the Brann player prefers to put the team first: "It's absolutely fantastic for Norway. He's a class player who can help a lot. I can look at this in two ways: get upset and consider it unfair or think that he was lucky to be part of participating. The spot is his."

This season, wearing the Benfica jersey, Fredrik Aursnes — valued at 17 million euros — has already played 42 games: 21 in the Liga Portugal Betclic, 14 in the Champions League, four in the Portuguese Cup, two in the League Cup, and one in the Super Cup.

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