Rosenborg signed him. Presented him. Talked about the future.
Then he disappeared.
Leo Dorsin (16) is finished with RBK and ready for FC Nordsjælland – the club that has made it an art to acquire Nordic talents before their home clubs have time to make them A-team players.
The transfer is confirmed by Rosenborg itself.
A professional contract, and a short interlude
Dorsin signed a professional contract with RBK in June. A clear signal that the club saw him as more than just "an exciting name." He also quickly got to know the level of the A-team through training with the first team.
However, his stay in Trondheim was shorter than most had imagined. Before the fans could even begin to anticipate his arrival, the transfer was already a fact.
North Zealand: where the talents actually go
When FC Nordsjælland signs up, it is no longer a step into the unknown. It is a well-known path – and a conscious choice.
The Danes have built a model that works. Young players are given responsibility early, developed in a clear system and sold on at the right time. Sindre Walle Egeli and Andreas Schjelderup are just the most obvious examples.
For a 16-year-old with ambitions, it's less about the club name and more about what actually happens after signing.
A place where I can succeed
Leo Dorsin himself makes little secret of why he chose FC Nordsjælland.
I chose FC Nordsjælland because it is a club that is fantastic for young players. At the same time, they have a playing style that suits me very well, and the people at the club have shown that they have great faith in me. So I believe that I can succeed here
The statement hits the heart of what Nordsjælland has become known for: a clear sporting project, clear roles and an environment where young players are not just brought in, but actually used. For Dorsin, the transfer is less about leaving Rosenborg, and more about choosing a place where the development cycle is both shorter and more predictable.
In today's market, that is often exactly what makes the difference.
RBK's eternal challenge
For Rosenborg, this is a story they know all too well. The club is still skilled at identifying and developing talent, but struggles to hold onto them long enough for the public to truly take ownership of them.
When young players see that the path forward is often faster via Denmark than via Lerkendal, the choice becomes easier – and harder to criticize.
National team, passport and more doors open
Dorsin already has several age-specific international caps for Norway, but also holds Swedish citizenship . This provides extra flexibility in a phase where his career is being shaped, and signals that choices are being made with a broader perspective than just next season.
Get out, son, even faster
The fact that the transfer occurs shortly after Mikael Dorsin , Leo's father and Rosenborg's sports director, announced that he was leaving the club gives the story an extra layer.
Father finished in RBK.
Son finished before he could actually start.
A choice with clear ambitions
For Rosenborg, it's a talent they barely had time to introduce.
For Nordsjælland, it's another calculated gamble.
For Leo Dorsin, it's a choice that says everything about ambitions, and about how talent careers are built in 2025.
Don't wait.
Don't hope.
Just take the step.
