Overview
- Manchester City confirmed the season‑long loan to City Football Group‑owned Lommel SK on Saturday, July 11, 2026.
- Nypan remains contracted to Manchester City on the five‑year deal signed in July 2025, a transfer reported at about £12.5 million and said to include no sell‑on clauses.
- His prior loan at Middlesbrough in the 2025/26 Championship was mutually ended in February 2026 after limited minutes, and he spent the rest of the season training with City’s first team and playing for the Elite Development Squad.
- Lommel’s promotion to the Belgian Pro League for 2026–27 means Nypan will play senior top‑flight football under manager Lee Johnson while City staff, including director of football Hugo Viana, monitor his progress.
- The move keeps Nypan inside the CFG development pipeline so City can manage his playing time, judge whether he progresses toward first‑team readiness, and protect the club’s long‑term asset value.