Sverre Nypan: Manchester City pip Premier League rivals to signing of Norway starlet | OneFootball

The player turned down offers from Arsenal and Aston Villa

The 18-year-old joins from Rosenborg, for whom he made his senior debut at just 15 years old, the youngest ever Eliteserien debutant besides Martin Odegaard. He has signed a five-year deal, tying him to the Etihad through 2030.

Unsurprisingly, he drew interest from a variety of Premier League sides, including Aston Villa and Arsenal, who came close to a deal in January but failed to persuade the player to join.

He has made a habit of stepping up in age groups through his career, making his Norway U21 debut at just 17.

Speaking after signing, Nypan said: “I am incredibly happy and proud to have joined Manchester City.

“It’s a dream for any young footballer to become part of this Club and to join such a group of world class talent.

“I am still very young with a lot to learn but the chance to be coached by Pep Guardiola, the best manager in the world, will only help me to become a better player.

“There is already a special connection between Norway and Manchester City through Erling Haaland and Oscar Bobb, and I am very proud to have become the latest Norwegian player to have joined the club.”

City Director of Football Hugo Viana added: “Sverre is an exciting young player that the Club has been monitoring for quite some time now.

“We feel that he already has numerous standout qualities but that at only 18 years of age, he is only going to continue to improve. “We believe he will be an important asset for Manchester City in the years to come and we will support him every step of the way in his development.”