Philip Berglund joins as sporting director — Botheim stopped by doctors

Philip Berglund is MFF's new sporting director

This is a big structural move for the club. Philip Berglund has agreed terms with Malmö FF and will take over as sporting director (1) (2) (3) (4). He leaves his role as head scout at Hammarby to make the switch. Expressen broke the story, with Aftonbladet confirming shortly after (4). Berglund brings serious scouting credentials — this is exactly the kind of behind-the-scenes hire that shapes squads for years.

Botheim stopped by doctors ahead of Häcken

Erik Botheim was set to take on a special honorary role ahead of chess world champion Magnus Carlsen's visit to Malmö. The doctors said no (5) (8). "We'll have to do it another time," Botheim said. It's a minor story in itself, but any time your striker is being held back by medical staff, it's worth keeping an eye on ahead of Saturday's away game at BK Häcken.

Sources

  • 1. expressen.se — Philip Berglund överens med MFF – blir sportchef
  • 2. news.google.com — AVSLÖJAR: Philip Berglund lämnar Hammarby – blir sportchef i MFF - Expressen
  • 3. news.google.com — Uppgifter: Philip Berglund blir ny sportchef i Malmö FF - Fotbolltransfers
  • 4. aftonbladet.se — Philip Berglund ny sportchef i Malmö FF
  • 5. expressen.se — Botheim stoppad av läkare – missade hedersuppdraget
  • 8. news.google.com — MFF-stjärnan stoppades av läkare – missade hedersuppdrag - Expressen