Goteborg 
Genk 
- 22 July
- 100+ views
CONFIRMED: Benjamin Nygren signs for Genk.
Benjamin Nygren has officially moved from Goteborg to Genk for a €3.7M deal. With this transfer, we can officially close the transfer rumour report.
CONFIRMED: Benjamin Nygren signs for Genk
Closed
Rumour report
(Latest update: )Genk's pursuit of Benjamin Nygren reaches new heights. Numerous reports indicating a 87% probability of the middenvelder making the switch to his potential new club. Here is why.
- Genk has often bought players who are approximately the same age as the current age of Benjamin Nygren (25).
- Genk has often bought players whose potential (FT Skill) is comparable to the potential of Benjamin Nygren.
- The absence of key players at Genk who play in the same position as Benjamin Nygren increases his chances of playing a significant role in the short term and allows him to establish himself as a valuable asset in Genk's squad.
Transfer Logic score:
Pros
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Comparable age to previously attracted players
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Comparable potential to previously attracted players
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Missing star player in position on team
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Few better competitors for position (Anouar Ait El Hadj, Alieu Fadera)
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Not many competitors with higher Potential (Anouar Ait El Hadj, Alieu Fadera)
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Comparable value to previously attracted players
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Some direct competitors for position (Tolu Arokodare, Andi Zeqiri)
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Comparable quality to previously attracted players
Cons
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Potential star player in position on team (Tolu Arokodare, Andi Zeqiri)
Alternatives of Genk
| Skill / pot | Player | Team |
ETV The Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) is calculated by the Player Valuation Model, that calculates the accurate transfer fee for a given player. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skill / pot | Player / Team / Position |
ETV The Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) is calculated by the Player Valuation Model, that calculates the accurate transfer fee for a given player. |
|
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59.3
64.9
|
Aaron Ramsey |
 Burnley
|
€11.2M |
|
59.2
64.0
|
Benjamin Bouchouari |
 Trabzonspor
|
€3.6M |
|
59.2
63.5
|
Piero Quispe |
 Pumas
|
€1.3M |
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59.1
61.6
|
Immanuel Pherai |
 Hamburg
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€0.9M |
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59.1
66.6
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Zakaria El Ayeb |
 ES Tunisien
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€0.7M |
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59.1
59.8
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Xherdan Shaqiri |
 Basel
|
€0.9M |
|
59.0
59.0
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Marcel Hartel |
 St. Louis City
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€1.8M |
|
59.0
59.0
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Stefano Sensi | CSKA Sofia | €0.6M |
Other interesting rumours
| Player | From / To | Date | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Benjamin Brantlind | 14-01-2026 | Report | |
| Mike Penders | 13-08-2024 | Report | |
| Hyeon-gyu Oh | 13-06-2024 | Report | |
| Malick Yalcouyé | 22-05-2024 | Report | |
| Paul Onuachu | 01-09-2023 | Report | |
| Carl Starfelt | 12-07-2019 | Report | |
| Théo Bongonda | 12-06-2019 | Report | |
| Robert Bozenik | 05-06-2019 | Report |
Benjamin Nygren
M (C)
Skill: 56.9
Pot: 60.1
Team
Celtic
Celtic
Contracted Until
30 Jun 30
ETV
€7.5M
The Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) is calculated by the Player Valuation Model, that calculates the accurate transfer fee for a given player.
ETV Range
€6.4M – €8.6M
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Who is Benjamin Nygren?
Benjamin Nygren (SWE) is a an advanced playmaker and currently plays for Celtic. Benjamin Nygren is 25 years old (2001/07/08) and he is 187cm tall. His preferred foot is Left. His jersey number is 9. Benjamin Nygren has also been used as a box to box midfielder and as a deep lying playmaker.
Benjamin Nygren's current transfer value is between €6.4M and €8.6M. His last transfer was from Nordsjaelland to Celtic in 2025. Celtic paid Nordsjaelland €1.5M for Benjamin Nygren.
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