Ørjan Nyland had a very special entrance to the World Championships. Minimal playing time at Sevilla throughout the season, contract expired and considered Norway’s “weak link” before the World Cup. The 35-year-old showed himself as the monument Norway needed, the showcase in the World Cup was used in the best possible way. No one believes Nyland will go out on the transfer market on the defensive anymore, now it’s a matter of choosing the best offer.
Nyland had every reason to go home from the World Championships with his head held high. Rock-solid throughout the group stage, a goalkeeper who gave the whole team the confidence they needed to deliver. Then came the Brazil match, where Nyland was directly instrumental in the historic quarter-final ticket. Against England, the first goalkeeping blunder came from Nyland, but it was not the goalkeeper who lost the game to Norway. In any case, Nyland has played his way onto the radar of several clubs. Now it is also reported that the top club in the Bundesliga is considering Nyland signing.
In recent years, with coach Sebastian Hoeness at the helm, Stuttgart has established themselves in the upper part of the Bundesliga. Last season, the club finished fourth, which means Champions League play this season. Hoeness has a big challenge in the crucial first goalkeeper position. 20-year-old Dennis Seimen was recently given the club’s full confidence to succeed Alexander Nübel as first choice, but picked up a nasty hamstring injury that will keep him out until at least the end of September.
Stuttgart are now considering whether to return to the transfer market, or start the season with experienced reserve Fabian Bredlow in goal. According to Kicker , Stuttgart has been offered the services of free agent Ørjan Nyland.
Here is getfootballnewsgermany’s description of Nyland as a candidate for the Stuttgart job:
“The 35-year-old is available on a free transfer after leaving Sevilla. Nyland further strengthened his reputation during Norway’s road to the quarter-finals of the recently concluded World Cup. The veteran delivered several strong performances and even used a post-match interview to announce his availability to interested clubs.”
“According to Kicker , Nyland’s representatives have now offered him to Stuttgart. His experience and status as a free agent make him a potential short-term solution, but Suttgart will have to decide whether to accept a temporary role before they give the position back to Seimen.”
We believe this could be an excellent opportunity for Nyland. Two months as the first goalkeeper for Germany’s 4th best club, plenty of time for Nyland to convince Stuttgart they need his experience from the big games, when it comes to the season in the Bundesliga and Champions League.
