Assibu signs long-term, gets the call-up
Isaac Assibu is an 18-year-old attacking talent and he just signed a deal that runs until 2030. The club are moving him straight into the first-team squad (1). That is a big show of faith for a kid still coming through the academy.
Stryger commits: 'I have a really good feeling'
Jens Stryger has signed a new contract. The 35-year-old Dane had previously left the door open to leaving, but now he wants to stay. "I have a really good feeling with the coaching team," he said. "I have a long time left" (2). He brings experience to a backline that needs it.
Olsen back in training, but Friedrich is missing
Robin Olsen returned to the training pitch Friday after his injury, which is the good news. The bad news: Ricardo Friedrich was nowhere to be seen (5). Helstrup had already said the next match comes too soon for Olsen, but with Friedrich absent too, the goalkeeper situation is suddenly thin (3).
Henrysson arrives from BK Olympic
Malmö FF have signed 18-year-old centre-back Jack Henrysson from local side BK Olympic (4) (6). Henrysson said his goodbyes on Olympic's channels: "I just want to thank you for all the years, all the memories, and above all all the fantastic people I've gotten to know at Lindängens IP. I'm incredibly grateful for my time at the club and wish the club all the best in the future" (4).
Fan reactions
The Stryger extension has calmed a few nerves. Supporters are reading it as a signal that experience is being valued inside a squad that looked shaky at Kalmar. The Assibu deal has people talking too, though some want to see him on the pitch before getting carried away. Join the conversation on Reddit
