Martin Ødegaard knows all about the fact that “good things take time”. Erling Haaland also had a few years on the hunt – and met closed doors before RB Salzburg. The two world stars have had to find their route to breakthroughs at the top level, Sverre Nypan now takes a trip down to the “second biggest boys” in the Championship.

The 18-year-old will have to wait for his debut for Manchester City, on Tuesday came the confirmation that the former RBK player will wear the Middlesbrough shirt for the rest of the season and contribute to the proud club once again playing for promotion to the Premier League.

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The season has started well for Boro, after the first two games the club has a full pot. Nypan will now do his part for Boro on their football education journey – and convince Pep Guardiola and the gang that they have made the right purchase.

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