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Willum Thor Willumsson Transfer from Birmingham City to NEC
Willum Willumsson, who was sold to NEC Nijmegen last week, wanted to play more. He will be playing in Holland, where the game is a little bit slower. He had a long period of absence due to injury before Christmas and was out for two months with an injury after international duty this season.
Willum Willumsson, who was sold to NEC Nijmegen last week, wanted to play more. He will be playing in Holland, where the game is a little bit slower. He had a long period of absence due to injury before Christmas and was out for two months with an injury after international duty this season.
Birmingham City sold Willum Willumsson to NEC Nijmegen 18 months after signing him from Go Ahead Eagles. In his first interview since joining NEC, Willum Willumsson said that he always liked Holland, the league, the football and the fans, but he would not say it was his highest preference. Willum Willumsson also said that when the opportunity came he was really excited to come back and play for NEC, adding that it is a big club.
Birmingham City sold Willum Willumsson to NEC Nijmegen 18 months after signing him from Go Ahead Eagles. In his first interview since joining NEC, Willum Willumsson said that he always liked Holland, the league, the football and the fans, but he would not say it was his highest preference. Willum Willumsson also said that when the opportunity came he was really excited to come back and play for NEC, adding that it is a big club.
Birmingham City has sold Willum Willumsson to NEC Nijmegen on the penultimate day of the transfer window for an undisclosed fee. In order to finalize his transfer back to the Netherlands, Willumsson was omitted from Birmingham City's squad for their match against Oxford United. NEC Nijmegen are currently fourth in the Eredivisie.
Birmingham City has sold Willum Willumsson to NEC Nijmegen on the penultimate day of the transfer window for an undisclosed fee. In order to finalize his transfer back to the Netherlands, Willumsson was omitted from Birmingham City's squad for their match against Oxford United. NEC Nijmegen are currently fourth in the Eredivisie.
Voetbalprimeur.nl reports that NEC has signed Willum Willumsson from English club Birmingham City. According to the report, Willumsson has signed a contract with NEC until mid-2028, which includes an option for the club to extend it by one year. The report adds that Birmingham City bought Willumsson for four million euro and that he previously played for Go Ahead Eagles in the Netherlands.
Voetbalprimeur.nl reports that NEC has signed Willum Willumsson from English club Birmingham City. According to the report, Willumsson has signed a contract with NEC until mid-2028, which includes an option for the club to extend it by one year. The report adds that Birmingham City bought Willumsson for four million euro and that he previously played for Go Ahead Eagles in the Netherlands.
Chris Davies confirmed in his post-match press conference at the Kassam Stadium that Willum Willumsson is set to complete a transfer before Monday’s 7pm deadline.
Chris Davies confirmed in his post-match press conference at the Kassam Stadium that Willum Willumsson is set to complete a transfer before Monday’s 7pm deadline.
Willum Willumsson is close to completing a move to NEC Nijmegen from Birmingham City. De Gerlander reported that Willum Willumsson had made NEC his preferred destination. NEC boss Dick Schreuder said that the move is not yet official, but that the situation appears positive.
Willum Willumsson is close to completing a move to NEC Nijmegen from Birmingham City. De Gerlander reported that Willum Willumsson had made NEC his preferred destination. NEC boss Dick Schreuder said that the move is not yet official, but that the situation appears positive.
According to a report from De Gelderlander, NEC Nijmegen have good prospects of signing Willum Willumsson before the window closes on Monday. The player has attracted interest from several clubs but has expressed his preference to join NEC Nijmegen. De Gelderlander also reported that the club will buy him from Birmingham City. NEC Nijmegen are optimistic about completing this deal, provided there are no late complications.
According to a report from De Gelderlander, NEC Nijmegen have good prospects of signing Willum Willumsson before the window closes on Monday. The player has attracted interest from several clubs but has expressed his preference to join NEC Nijmegen. De Gelderlander also reported that the club will buy him from Birmingham City. NEC Nijmegen are optimistic about completing this deal, provided there are no late complications.
According to the Dutch press, NEC Nijmegen have emerged as a candidate to sign Willum Willumsson. De Telegraaf states that Willumsson is a concrete candidate to strengthen the Dutch club's midfield in this window. De Gelderlander claims that negotiations are proving difficult to take him away from the Blues in this window, and the outlet also states that Birmingham City tried to get rid of Willumsson earlier this month. Willumsson has played 392 minutes from 10 league matches and does not seem to have a major role under Davies.
According to the Dutch press, NEC Nijmegen have emerged as a candidate to sign Willum Willumsson. De Telegraaf states that Willumsson is a concrete candidate to strengthen the Dutch club's midfield in this window. De Gelderlander claims that negotiations are proving difficult to take him away from the Blues in this window, and the outlet also states that Birmingham City tried to get rid of Willumsson earlier this month. Willumsson has played 392 minutes from 10 league matches and does not seem to have a major role under Davies.
NEC is seeking to sign 27-year-old midfielder Willum Thór Willumsson from Birmingham City for an immediate transfer this winter. The Icelandic player's prospects at the English club have reportedly diminished, and NEC aims for him to fill a midfield void created by recent loan departures. Willumsson, who has a contract until mid-2028, was also offered to Go Ahead Eagles, but director Jan Willem van Dop stated to RTV Oost that there was no room for him.
Read Full StoryNEC is seeking to sign 27-year-old midfielder Willum Thór Willumsson from Birmingham City for an immediate transfer this winter. The Icelandic player's prospects at the English club have reportedly diminished, and NEC aims for him to fill a midfield void created by recent loan departures. Willumsson, who has a contract until mid-2028, was also offered to Go Ahead Eagles, but director Jan Willem van Dop stated to RTV Oost that there was no room for him.
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