Friday 11 September 2020 at

AZ is about to attract Jesper Karlsson, reports the Swedish Sportbladet. The two-time international from Sweden is already on his way to the Netherlands to complete the transfer, it sounds. AZ is allegedly depositing 2.5 million euros for the 22-year-old striker, who will remain with IF Elfsborg until December 2021.

AZ is expected to reach an agreement with the young striker on Friday. In the person of Max Huiberts, technical director, the Alkmaar club has been looking for reinforcements for the attacking line for some time. With Karlsson, it looks like the desired purchase has been made. The Swede can be at the forefront in all positions, it sounds. It is not yet known for how many seasons he will sign in the AFAS Stadium.

AZ seems to be doing good business, because according to Sportsbladet Elfsborg has recently received different offers from different clubs. In addition to the Alkmaarders, sc Heerenveen was also interested, he adds Soccer International on. Only the medical examination can still cause a wrench. AZ wants to do business in the short term, so that Karlsson can be included in the match selection of coach Arne Slot for next Tuesday’s match with Dinamo Kiev. Both teams tackle each other in the third qualifying round of the Champions League.

Karlsson has so far scored 20 goals and 16 assists in 88 games on behalf of Elfsborg in the Allvenskan, the highest Swedish division. The attacker comes through Sportbladet described as a ‘fast, technically skilled player who has a hard shot in the legs’. In addition, the Swedish newspaper proposes Rasmus Elm and Pontus Wernbloom, players who in the past also made the successful transfer of the Swedish league to AZ.



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