Everyone has been impressed by Bodø/Glimt’s “raid” in Europe where giant after giant has seen themselves beaten by the “yellow danger” from the north. The argument about artificial grass and cold north of the Arctic Circle has weakened its value after beating Atletico Madrid in Madrid and Inter Milan at the San Siro. Bodø/Glimt are simply fantastic and players who have been completely ok for other clubs perform at a world-class level as soon as they get a locker room at Aspmyra.
One player who delivers to the top for Bodø/Glimt after having worn out the bench in Europe is Jans Petter Hauge, who in the event of a sale can finance almost half of Bodø/Glimt’s new stadium in the event of a sale.
Money is not a problem because Bodø/Glimt a decade ago had to do krone rolling. Bodø/Glimt have earned over one billion Norwegian kroner from European Cup games since the summer of 2024, including 700 million kroner in the Champions League this season. In addition, they have secured around NOK 440 million in prize money from the Champions League, and they have also recorded NOK 316 million in the Europa League. In total, Bodø/Glimt, including all income from international ventures, has earned over NOK 2.2 billion over the past six years. – This corresponds to approximately 190 million euros.
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Roma are not alone in having Bodø/Glimt star Jens Petter Hauge on their wish list
One of Bodø/Glimt’s top players has become AS Roma’s main target for the summer. Coaching legend Gian Piero Gasperini has been impressed by the team and describes the elegance and interaction of Norway’s best team as a perfect symphony.
Back in 2020, Bodø/Glimt sold the now 26-year-old left winger to AC Milan for 4.8 million euros. Despite several very impressive substitutions and spectacular goals, he went on loan and eventually sold to Bundesliga club Eintracht Frankfurt for 8.4 million euros.
There was another loan, this time to Club Brugge, before Eintracht Frankfurt sold Jens Petter Hauge back to Norway’s best club for 4 million euros this winter. “It has been fantastic for both club and player. No one will argue that Hauge is a very important part of Bodø/Glimt’s success in the Champions League. Transfermarkt’s pre-Christmas valuation of €4.5 million will not be close to the value in the event of a sale. – Experts Sporten.com have been in contact with are certain that the conservative agency will increase the value to around 20 million euros, which we believe is still far too low.
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Bodø/Glimt has gone from being a pleasant anecdote to becoming one of the big stories in Europe this season. The Norwegian team has reached the last eight of the Champions League with a development that has surprised even the most optimistic.
First, they made an impression in the group stage by beating top teams such as Manchester City and Atlético Madrid. They then proved that their success was no accident by eliminating Inter in a flawless double confrontation, both in Norway and Italy.
A solid project that challenges the elite
Bodø/Glimt’s growth is not the result of isolated luck. In recent years, they have dominated Norwegian football with a clear identity: high pressure, rapid restructuring and an unusual boldness for a club of their financial size.
In this season’s Champions League, they have pushed that philosophy to the limit. In their own stadium, where climate and intensity play a role, they have set the rhythm and shown personality. But it’s their remarkable performances away from home that have been truly exceptional. Beating Inter in Italy is a testament to competitive maturity and a confidence that is unusual for a team with no recent tradition in the tournament’s playoffs.
The key lies in their collective strength. It is not about trusting a single figure, but in a well-functioning collective structure with clear automatisms and players who understand their roles. Yet, in such contexts, there are always individual names that rise.
Jens Petter Hauge – a rediscovered talent
One of the main characters this season is Jens Petter Hauge. The 26-year-old Norwegian winger has found his way back to his best at home after unsatisfactory stints at Milan and Eintracht Frankfurt.
Hauge never quite settled in Italy and Germany. Expectations were high after his initial breakthrough, but a lack of continuity and internal competition hampered his progress. Back in Bodø/Glimt, he has regained confidence, leadership and stability.
Hauge is an electric player with good dribbling skills and the ability to attack space. He can play on either wing, although he feels most comfortable starting from the left to seek diagonal runs into the field. In this Champions League season, he has been crucial in key moments, with goals, assists and constant involvement in the pressure of losing the ball.
His performances have not only strengthened the team, but also revived interest in him in the international market.
The European scene has once again put Hauge on the radar of big clubs. Roma have already enquired about his situation and are seriously considering trying to sign him when the summer transfer window opens.
The Italian club wants to reinforce their wings with vertical profiles and international experience. Hauge, with its current maturity and the lessons learned from its previous stays abroad, represents an attractive and relatively accessible alternative compared to other names on the market.
For Bodø/Glimt, it will be increasingly challenging to keep their stars if they continue to advance in Europe. The club is aware that sporting success multiplies the external interest.
For now, the focus is on the Champions League. But the summer heralds movements in the transfer market. Jens Petter Hauge has once again found his importance, and Europe is watching.
Roma were perceived to be reasonably alone in their pursuit of Jens Petter Hauge, but now it is reported that Barcelona, Atalanta and Newcastle have all got the 26-year-old on their radar. Roma have signalled a valuation around €15 million, while Newcastle are said to be willing to spend €40 million in a message from Rai 1. – Almost 10 times what Bodø/Glimt paid a few weeks ago to Eintracht Frankfurt.
