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Norwegian Striker Sigurd Haugen Joins 1. FC Nürnberg
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Norwegian Striker Sigurd Haugen Joins 1. FC Nürnberg

From Die Zeit · () German

Translated from German, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Norwegian striker Sigurd Haugen has signed with German second-division club 1. FC Nürnberg.
  • The 28-year-old scored 16 goals for TSV 1860 Munich in the third division last season.
  • Haugen aims to prove his abilities in the higher league, while Nürnberg's sports director cited the situation at 1860 Munich as an opportunity.

Norwegian forward Sigurd Haugen is set to play for 1. FC Nürnberg in the upcoming season, the German second-division club announced. The 28-year-old striker joins Nürnberg after a successful stint with TSV 1860 Munich.

Last season, Haugen netted 16 goals in the third division for 1860 Munich. However, the club is facing relegation to the Regionalliga due to financial reasons. Prior to his time at 1860 Munich, Haugen played in the third division for Hansa Rostock and also had experience in Norway, Belgium, Denmark, and the Netherlands.

Haugen expressed his ambition to showcase his skills at a higher level. "I had two good years in the 3rd Liga recently, and I want to show my qualities one league higher now," Haugen stated in a press release from Nürnberg.

Nürnberg's sporting director, Joti Chatzialexiou, highlighted the circumstances that led to the transfer. "The situation at 1860 Munich offered us the opportunity to convince him to continue his path in Nürnberg," Chatzialexiou said. "We are pleased that he has chosen the club."

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Originally published by Die Zeit in German. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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