Brøndby IF have confirmed that Nicolai Vallys has traveled to Japan to finalize his move to FC Tokyo. The 29-year-old attacker won’t feature in today’s friendly against Nykøbing FC as Brøndby sit 4th in the Superliga with zero points.

What happened?

Brøndby stated on their official website that Vallys was absent from Tuesday’s training session and the friendly vs Nykøbing FC. The reason? He’s in Japan wrapping up his transfer to FC Tokyo. The club’s announcement left no doubt—Vallys left for the Far East to complete the deal.

The 29-year-old forward has spent five seasons at Brøndby. In that time, he racked up 126 appearances, 36 goals, and 27 assists. His last outing for the green-and-white came in the season’s opening test match.

Why it matters for Brøndby

Vallys’ absence hits Brøndby as they prepare for the new Superliga campaign. The side currently sit without points after zero games, with their next fixture away to Hibernian on July 18, 2026. Losing his attacking edge makes it tougher to open their scoring account early.

Brøndby haven’t named a replacement yet. That means the coaching staff must adapt quickly to avoid a sluggish start to the league. Right now, they’re 4th in the table with zero goals scored and zero conceded.

What’s next?

Brøndby are now waiting for FC Tokyo to confirm when Vallys’ transfer is officially complete. Once that happens, the club will likely unveil a new signing or reshuffle the squad to plug the offensive gap. Until then, the rest of the team keeps training without the experienced attacker.

Brøndby’s next competitive match is away to Hibernian on July 18, 2026. Until then, preparations continue for a season that’s already thrown early curveballs.