ORJAN NYLAND played a pivotal role in Norway’s stunning win over Brazil.
And the former Reading keeper did so all while being unemployed.
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Orjan Nyland was one of the stars of the show as Norway dumped out Brazil Credit: GETTY
The keeper made a string of impressive displays. including saving a spot kick from Bruno Guimaraes Credit: AFP
Nyland made a string of important saves for the Vikings in their 2-1 win over the Samba Boys in Jattvibeday night’s last-16 tie.
The biggest was his first-half denial of Bruno Guimaraes from the penalty spot.
But the most spectacular was the last-ditch stretch he pulled off to stop Kristoffer Ajer from scoring a stunning own goal.
Clubs around the world in need of a new keeper will have definitely taken note of Nyland’s heroics.
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And those interested in signing him will be able to do so for NOTHING as he’s currently a free agent.
That’s due to the fact his contract with La Liga side Sevilla expired on June 30.
He likely won’t be a free agent for much longer following his display against Brazil and his impressive tournament overall.
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Orjan Nyland made an incredible save to stop Kristoffer Ajer from scoring an insane own goal Credit: SHUTTERSTOCK
The unemployed Nyland put himself in the shop window with his four stunning saves Credit: ALAMY
Norway sealed their FIRST-EVER World Cup quarter-final spot thanks to a brace from star striker Erling Haaland.
The Manchester City hitman got the run on rival Gabriel Magalhaes in the 79th minute to head his side into the lead.
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And he fired home his second in the 90th minute with a thumping drive from just outside of the box.
The 25-year-old’s brace took his tournament tally to SEVEN goals in five matches.
