Confidence after the World Cup

Ørjan Nyland is enjoying a sense of security after his great performance in the World Cup with Norway, where he reached the quarter-finals. At 35 years old, the goalkeeper signed a two-season contract with RB Leipzig after his contract with Sevilla ended. He already knows the club, in 2022-23, he was an emergency reinforcement when Gulacsi and Blaswich got injured. Now, with more experience, he assures that he is not worried about the competition. "I know I'm going to get my playing time, so I'm not very worried about that," he told Bulinews.com.

Performance that backs it up

Nyland was one of the four goalkeepers who saved a penalty in the World Cup, none other than against Bruno Guimarães in the round of 16. Additionally, he made 16 saves, among the best in the tournament. "I demonstrated my level and my qualities in the World Cup. I think that spoke enough about me. That's why they signed me and that's why they want to use me as well," he stated. The Norwegian emphasized that Leipzig is a club with ambitions in the Bundesliga, Champions League, and Cup, where he already experienced a title in his first stint. "It's something very positive that I still remember with pride," he added.

The challenge in Leipzig

The immediate challenge will be competing with the young Belgian Maarten Vandevoordt, 24, for the starting position. Leipzig will debut in the Bundesliga on August 29 against Borussia Mönchengladbach. With the confidence given to him by his World Cup and the support of the club, Nyland is preparing to show that his experience can be key in a season full of goals.

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