– I have been quite honest that I have enjoyed myself ever since I came to Glimt. That’s what Hugo Vetlesen says at a press conference in Bodø on Sunday evening. After a winter full of transfer speculation, it became clear that Vetlesen will continue in Bodø/Glimt. – I want to give back to the club that has invested in me and spent countless hours. I want to give back to the people, it is close to my heart. – Didn’t you want to go out? – It is clear that you have dreams and ambitions. It didn’t work out this time, so one can hope that it will work out sometime. But it has to suit me and it has to suit the club. Vetlesen signed with Bodø/Glimt for the first time in 2020, and has played a total of 29 games for the team and scored 16 goals. The 22-year-old was also named player of the year in the Eliteserien in the 2022 season. Norway’s next big midfield star – He is Norway’s next big midfield star, if he continues with his development, says news sports commentator Jan Petter Saltvedt. He further says that it is a good signal that Bodø/Glimt has managed to keep one of their best players, who they were actually about to lose. Hugo Vetlesen together with sporting director in Bodø/Glimt Håvard Zakariassen Photo: Bodø/Glimt – His contract was about to expire, so they were about to lose him without getting any money for it. This is positive for Bodø/Glimt and for Norwegian football, says Saltvedt. There are many players from the team who have traveled to other clubs in Europe, but who have not fared particularly well after they left Bodø, according to him. – Then Vetlesen might think that he can get even better if he continues in the north for a while longer and can develop in a safe environment. – Always strive to get better In January, TV 2 learned that two clubs had contacted Glimt regarding Vetlesen. The channel also reported that the Dutch top club Feyenoord submitted a bid with a total frame of around NOK 65 million for Vetlesen. Glimt refused. – Did you also have to spend time pretending that Glimt would not sell you for the sum that was on the table? – I didn’t dwell on it very much, I told Kjetil (Knutsen) that you are disappointed now and then, but we will continue to maintain the good dialogue, says Vetlesen and adds: – You must always strive to get better and keep your feet firmly planted on the ground. Then I will do my best to be at my best in every game I play. Now Vetlesen will focus on what he likes best, namely playing football. – I’m already looking forward to the match on Thursday, and there is a game-hungry Hugo who is ready for that match.
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Hugo Vetlesen extends with Bodø/Glimt until 2025 – news Nordland
