Particle.news
Download on the App Store

Birmingham City Sell Willum Willumsson to NEC Nijmegen in 11th January Exit

The Iceland midfielder calls the return to Dutch football unexpected, expressing excitement about joining NEC.

Overview

  • Birmingham confirmed the sale for an undisclosed fee on the penultimate day of the window after omitting him from the 2-0 win over Oxford United.
  • In his first NEC interview, Willumsson said the Eredivisie wasn't "top of my list" but praised the league's technical style.
  • He made 60 appearances and scored seven goals for Blues, missing three months through injury before limited starts over the festive period.
  • Club reporting indicates he is the 11th departure this month, with only six of the 17 summer 2024 arrivals still at St Andrew's.
  • Blues are not expected to sign a direct replacement and plan to lean on Kanya Fujimoto for cover, while reports place NEC either third or fourth in the Eredivisie.