Danish new boy Rasmus Nicolaisen's vow over delivering in English football for Portsmouth

Rasmus Nicolaisen has the belief he can hit the highs with Pompey this season.
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The defender has agreed a season-long loan from Danish powerhouse FC Midtjylland, subject to international clearance.

Nicolaisen arrives as a leftfield addition to Kenny Jackett’s ranks and will bolster his options at the back and offer balance with his left foot.

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It’s a journey into the unknown for the 23-year-old, but it’s a challenge he believes he’s equal to.

Nicolaisen told FC Midtjylland’s official site: ‘First of all, I need playing time. I'm now 23 years old, so it's about time to show what I can do. The plan is for me to play a lot of good matches and hopefully deliver at a high level.

Portsmouth is a club with ambitions to move up, so I look forward to being a part of and contributing to it. I have had some good talks with the club, and I have a good gut feeling about the stay.

‘The football culture in England will also be exciting to experience. English football has always appealed to me, so I look forward to trying my hand at it.’

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Rasmus Nicolaisen in action against Rangers last season (Pic: HENNING BAGGER/AFP via Getty Images)Rasmus Nicolaisen in action against Rangers last season (Pic: HENNING BAGGER/AFP via Getty Images)
Rasmus Nicolaisen in action against Rangers last season (Pic: HENNING BAGGER/AFP via Getty Images)
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