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.