Villadsen is leaving Nuremberg after just one year – returning to Denmark!
Oliver Villadsen is leaving 1. FC Nürnberg after one year and moving to Bröndby IF in Denmark. A look at his transition.

Villadsen is leaving Nuremberg after just one year – returning to Denmark!
From a sporting perspective, it was a short but intense chapter: Oliver Villadsen is leaving 1. FC Nürnberg and returning to his home country of Denmark. The 23-year-old right-back has decided to move to Bröndby IF and has signed a four-year contract there. This ends his time at FCN after just one year and a total of 28 competitive games, in which he played his way into the hearts of the fans with two assists. “It was a great time here,” said Villadsen. But now he is looking forward to the challenge in the Danish league.
Villadsen, who came to Nuremberg from Nordsjaelland in 2024, has played 1,827 minutes during his time in the German top flight. Joti Chatzialexiou, sports director of 1. FC Nürnberg, praised Villadsen not only for his footballing skills, but also for his “great character”. He thanks the player for his commitment and wishes him “all the best” for the future.
Intense transfer window in Nuremberg
Nuremberg's officials currently have their hands full. With an intense transfer window that already includes ten arrivals and twelve departures, one might get the impression that 1. FC Nürnberg wants to take a new direction. It remains to be seen whether the club management will react to the talented Villadsen's departure, especially since Tim Janisch, a 19-year-old homegrown player, is already used to playing in the right position. Janisch established himself impressively last season with 17 appearances, 13 of which were in the starting eleven.
To strengthen the defense, the 18-year-old talent Justin von der Hitz, who comes from 1. FC Köln, is also being considered. “A good hand with the new recruits can make the difference,” says Chatzialexiou confidently.
The transfer fee for Villadsen is stated to be less than one million euros, which can definitely be seen as a bargain in the current market. So returning to Bröndby IF could prove to be quite a catch for the Danes. For Villadsen himself it is a return to familiar surroundings, and FCN fans now have to prepare even more for the challenges ahead.
It will be exciting to see what happens next with 1. FC Nürnberg and how the new additions fit into the overall structure of the team. Further news about football can always be found on sites like Football Transfers or Kicker.