MORTEN THORSBY NEWS

Moves to Union Berlin Thorsby has joined Union Berlin on a permanent deal from Sampdoria, the team announced.

Impact Thorsby leaves Serie A after three solid seasons as a regular for Sampdoria, where he hit the net seven times and provided three assists in total. He logged 26 shots (eight on target), 15 chances, 46 tackles and 38 clearances in 35 appearances in the most recent season and should have a similar role at his new club.

JULY 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Posts four clearances in Inter clash Thorsby committed two fouls and had four clearances in last Sunday's 0-3 loss to Inter.

Impact Thorsby did not have a great showing other than clearing a few balls. He has logged three goals, one assist, 46 tackles and 15 chances in 35 appearances in 2021/2022.

JUNE 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Chiellini bids goodbye to Juve fans during draw with Lazio

Juventus captain Giorgio Chiellini bid goodbye to the Turin club’s fans during a 2-2 draw with Lazio in Serie A

MAY 16, 2022 • Associated Press

Scores in victory Thorsby accumulated one goal on one shot (one on goal) and created two chances in Monday's 4-1 win over Fiorentina

Impact Thorsby recorded his first goal in 22 matches after scoring in the 71st minute for Sampdoria. The midfielder has had a disappointing season after recording only his third goal in 34 starts. With the end of the Serie A season, questions about Thorsby's future skill level still remain unanswered.

MAY 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Wins seven aerial duels against Verona Thorsby won seven aerial duels in a 1-1 stalemate against Verona on Saturday.

Impact Thorsby had a decent outing for the visitors. The 25-year-old won seven aerial duels, second-most in the match. Other than that, Thorsby also provided a key pass.

APRIL 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Will return against Juventus Thorsby served his one game-suspension in Saturday's 1-2 loss to Udinese.

Impact Thorsby will most likely be back in the XI in Saturday's home game versus Juventus, replacing either Tomas Rincon or Albin Ekdal in the midfield. He has posted one chance, five tackles, four clearances and three blocks in the last five matches.

MARCH 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Suspended for Udinese match Thorsby created one scoring chance, won three duels, had two clearances and picked up his tenth yellow card in Monday's 0-4 loss to Udinese.

Impact Thorsby did not do a whole lot in this one and will have to miss another game due to yellow-card accumulation. Tomas Rincon will likely fill in for him in Saturday's away game versus Udinese.

MARCH 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Scores second goal of season Thorsby scored once, took one shot (one on target) and committed five fouls during the 2-1 loss to Bologna on Sunday.

Impact Thorsby was saved by his last-ditch of an effort when he scored the only goal for Sampdoria on Sunday. The midfielder has yet to hit a stride this season and he continues to be useless each match. However, over his last four matches, he seems to be finding form with two goals and one assist.

NOVEMBER 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Sets up opening goal Thorsby had an assist while creating two chances and making four interceptions during Wednesday's 3-1 loss to Atalanta.

Impact Thorsby set up Francesco Caputo in the tenth minute assisting the opening goal of the match. The assist was the first of the season for the midfielder while his four interceptions led Sampdoria in the loss.

OCTOBER 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Scores against Cagliari Thorsby drew one foul, had one clearance, scored on his only shot and picked up his fifth yellow card in Sunday's 1-3 loss to Cagliari.

Impact Thorsby hit the net for the first time in the season with a sneaky header, but he was also booked, reaching the quota that triggers an automatic one-game suspension. Adrien Silva and Albin Ekdal will likely pair up in the midfield in Friday's match versus Spezia. Thorsby will return in next Wednesday's home game against Atalanta. He has tallied seven shots, 14 tackles, six interceptions and six clearances in eight games.

OCTOBER 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Wins three duels against Napoli Thorsby (thigh) took one shot on target, won three duels, had one interception and drew one foul in Thursday's 0-4 loss to Napoli.

Impact Thorsby got the start despite picking up an ailment in the previous game, and his problem came more from having to face a strong side rather than from the physical problem. He has posted six shots, two chances, ten tackles and four interceptions thus far. Sampdoria will face Juventus away Sunday.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Available versus Napoli Thorsby (undisclosed) has been included in Sampdoria's squad list to face Napoli Thursday.

Impact Thorsby bowed out in the previous game, but he was able to practice somewhat regularly afterward. He will compete with Adrien Silva and Albin Ekdal for two starting jobs in the midfield. He has tallied five shots, two chances created and nine tackles thus far.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Limps off against Empoli Thorsby won one of four tackles and had two clearances in 63 minutes before bowing out due to a leg injury in Sunday's 3-0 win over Empoli.

Impact Thorsby could not finish the game because of a knock and will be assessed in the next couple of days ahead of Thursday's clash with Napoli. He was replaced by Kristoffer Askilden. Adrien Silva appeared to get hurt in this one as well, therefore Sampdoria could be depleted in the midfield in the next game.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Makes three tackles in 1-0 win Thorsby took one shot (none on target), created one chance, made three tackles (one won) and received one yellow card in the 1-0 win against Udinese on Sunday, which will cost him...

Impact Thorsby was average in the close win Sunday. The midfielder put together another strong outing in the tackle department and he added a shot as well. He has never shown a knack for the attack, but he continues to put together strong defensive showings and at times gathering stats in bunches. He will likely be replaced by Valerio Verre or Adrien Silva (knee) in Saturday's home game versus Parma.

MAY 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Ranieri makes the right moves in Sampdoria win

Claudio Ranieri’s halftime substitutions paid off in a 3-1 win over Hellas Verona in a midtable Serie A clash

APRIL 17, 2021 • Associated Press

'Diamond in the rough' Lukaku saves Inter again vs Genoa

Romelu Lukaku has come to Inter Milan’s rescue again in a 2-0 win over Genoa in Serie A

OCTOBER 24, 2020 • Associated Press

Atalanta wins 4-1 to bring joy to hard-hit Bergamo

Atalanta gave some much-needed joy to the city of Bergamo as it beat Sassuolo 4-1 in a poignant Serie A match

JUNE 21, 2020 • Associated Press