 Amid to the transfer speculation, Helsingborgs' supporters reacted positive towards Nilsson's transfer and welcomed his return in the near future when he played against Djurgårdens on 11 July 2011.His last appearance for the club in a wake of his transfer move came on 18 July 2011 against Kalmar, in a 2–1 win, which Nilsson was in tears as a result.Eventually, Nilsson opted to move abroad when he signed for Utrecht, signing a four-year contract on 12 July 2011.