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Edwin van der Sar turned 35 shortly after joining Manchester United, and the Dutchman went on to enjoy a stellar career at the club. His success is one reason some clubs believe a goalkeeper can reach his prime during his 30s, a view that may also have influenced RB Leipzig when they signed Norway World Cup hero Ørjan Nyland this summer. Nyland is 35 and has joined one of the best teams in Germany. He will now look to continue the impressive performances he produced during the World Cup in North America and demonstrate that he can maintain that level. Nyland Begins New Chapter The former Sevilla man was linked with a move to several clubs, including teams in the Premier League, but Leipzig secured his signature as a free agent on a two year deal. The goalkeeper will bring considerable experience to the squad and wants to prove that his performances at the World Cup were not a one off. Nyland has an opportunity to establish himself at another leading club and will hope his experience can help Leipzig. His arrival also gives him the chance to continue performing at a high level as he begins another chapter in his career. The goalkeeper is aware of Van der Sar’s example and the way the Dutchman continued to perform at the highest level after turning 35. Nyland hopes he can produce a similarly impressive late period of his career in Germany. Nyland Targets Van der Sar’s Longevity Asked whether he can achieve something similar to Van der Sar, Nyland told VG: “Yes, that’s something I hope for. “I feel that through the World Cup I was shown that the level is definitely there to continue at this level. That was also part of the reason why I chose to come here.” His comments demonstrate his confidence after the World Cup and his belief that he can continue performing at the highest level. The move to Leipzig provides him with an opportunity to test that belief against strong opposition in Germany. Nyland will now aim to build on his recent performances and make his experience count for Leipzig. Having secured a two year contract, he has the opportunity to establish himself at the club and show that goalkeepers can continue to excel well into their 30s. His immediate challenge will be maintaining the standard that attracted Leipzig to him. If he can reproduce his World Cup form, Nyland could enjoy a highly successful spell in Germany.