Official! Goalkeeper signs new deal just days before Sporting v Bodo/Glimt | OneFootball

It's official. Bodo/Glimt has announced the contract renewal of goalkeeper Nikita Haikin for another season, extending the deal until July 2027. The decision was made during the Nordic team's training camp in Marbella, shortly before heading to Lisbon for the second leg of the tie against Sporting.

The goalkeeper, who came through the youth ranks at Nacional, was the starter in the first leg, held in Norway, and is part of a project that has already seen him spend seven seasons at the club. He himself expressed satisfaction at continuing with the team.

"These have been incredible years. Norway is my home and my relationship with this club is very strong. It will be an interesting match, but we have to forget the 3-0 at home and focus on what's ahead of us. It will also be a different and very intense game. Sporting is a quality team and we are therefore expecting a good match. And we are prepared," he said.

Nikita Haikin, 28 saves and a record of 17 goals conceded, reinforcing his importance in the Nordics' European project.

The green and white team will be back on the pitch next Tuesday, March 17, once again against Bodo/Glimt. The match, counting for the second leg of this Champions League round, against the team coached by Kjetil Knutsen, will be played at 5:45 pm at the Estádio José Alvalade.

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