Manchester City has signed the services of Norwegian starlet Sverre Nypan from Rosenborg. The teenager has signed a five-year deal with Pep Guardiola’s team, which would keep him at the club till 2030 season. 

The 18-year-old had previously drawn strong interest from Arsenal in January but that deal could not be closed. Nypan made 70 appearances for Rosenborg since making his first-team debut at the age of 15. He scored 14 goals and provided 11 assists for the club.

“I am incredibly happy and proud to have joined Manchester City,” Nypan said in a statement.

“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.

Nypan will join Norwegian teammates Erling Haaland and Oscar Bobb at Manchester City and he would look to give his best on the pitch

“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.”

Nypan is City’s fifth signing of the summer, after Rayan Aït-Nouri, Rayan Cherki, Tijjani Reijnders and Marcus Bettinelli.

Meanwhile, the Cityzens finished in third place in the Premier League 2024-25 standings and failed to defend their title. Furthermore, Pep Guardiola’s men could not win any title in the last season. The Sky Blues were also shocked by Crystal Palace in the FA Cup final.