Ørjan Nyland

Goalkeeper Ørjan Nyland has rejoined RB Leipzig on a free transfer, signing a two-year deal after his standout performances for Norway at the recent World Cup. The move sees the 35-year-old return to the Bundesliga club, where he will wear the number one shirt.

Norway, led by a late Erling Haaland double, secured a historic 2-1 victory over five-time champions Brazil in the FIFA World Cup Round of 16, advancing to their first-ever quarter-final. The stunning upset in East Rutherford, New Jersey, marks Brazil's earliest exit from the tournament since 1990.

Norway commenced their 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign with a commanding 4-1 victory over Iraq, highlighted by a two-goal performance from star striker Erling Haaland in his tournament debut. The win positions Norway strongly in Group I.