Benjamin Nygren's classy Nordsjaelland message after Celtic move
Nygren scored 16 goals in 32 games for his now former club last season. He joined Nordsjaelland in 2022 and went on to play 107 times for the Danish side.
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"I came to FC Nordsjaelland as a young boy, and now I am leaving the club as a grown man," he told their official website. "It has been a fantastic time for me, and I have grown a lot both as a footballer and as a person.
"It has been important for me to play regularly and get big challenges both in the Superliga and in the Conference League, and at the same time, I have played with some really good players who have helped me develop.
"So I would like to thank all my teammates and the coaches who have helped me regain my confidence and become the player I am now. At the same time, they have also supported my personal development, where I have taken more responsibility on and off the pitch and have become a leader. I was proud to wear the captain's armband in many of the games this spring.
"I have loved my time at FC Nordsjælland, and it has meant a lot to me to play at Right to Dream Park. I am very grateful to all the fans who have supported me and the team.
"The club and the stadium became my home. – Now I'm moving on to new adventures and chasing new dreams and goals, but of course I will still follow everything that happens in Farum, because I will always have FC Nordsjælland in my heart."
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