FC Midtjylland Complete Signing of Philip Billing from Bournemouth

FC Midtjylland have signed Danish midfielder Philip Billing from Bournemouth for a total of €7 million. This transfer marks Billing’s return to Denmark after several seasons in English football.

WHAT HAPPENED?

Philip Billing, who spent last season at Bournemouth after a brief loan to Napoli, agreed to join FC Midtjylland in a deal valued at €7 million with potential add-ons. The Danish club held advanced talks over the weekend, overcoming interest from Sheffield United and Ipswich Town. Billing chose to continue his career in his home country, despite Bournemouth’s efforts to keep him and interest from Championship clubs seeking to strengthen their midfield.

MIDTJYLLAND AND BILLING THIS SEASON

Midtjylland started the 2025-26 Danish Superliga season with mixed results, currently in third place with 8 points from five matches, trailing leaders FC Copenhagen by two points and Brøndby by one. The club aims to boost creativity and control in midfield. Billing brings significant Premier League and Serie A experience, having played 32 league games with 4 assists and 2 goals for Bournemouth last season; the club finished 9th in the Premier League, matching their highest-ever top-flight finish. His ability to play both as a holding midfielder and box-to-box should help Midtjylland improve their push for European qualification.

LOOKING AHEAD: MIDTJYLLAND’S NEXT FIXTURE

FC Midtjylland’s next match will be against Aalborg BK on August 28 in the Superliga. Aalborg are currently sixth, three points below Midtjylland. With this gap, a win would further secure Midtjylland’s place among the top contenders. The club will look to Billing to make an immediate impact while closely watching the teams above and ensuring they do not drop points to those below. After this match, Midtjylland will turn their focus to the Superliga title race and a potential return to European group stages, where Billing’s experience could be essential.