Football: Aston Villa goalkeeper Robin Olsen to return to Sweden and signed for Malmo
A return home is on the cards for Robin Olsen, goalkeeper Aston Villa and Sweden, who is set to return to Malmo when his contract in Villa Park expires at the end of the season, according to Swedish exit Sportbladet.
In the latest international window in March, the veteran hinted that a move to Sweden was an opportunity, but nothing was set in stone.
The same sources claimed that in recent times, a return to one of them Malmo or another of his former clubs, FC CopenhagenThey were rumored to be in the pipeline, with the Danish side having a considerable offer rejected last summer.
But the call from home seems to have been very strong, and the 35-year-old will return to the club, where he started his youth career, then played professionally from 2012 to 2015.
Sportbladet Suggest that an agreement has been agreed, but nothing can be done official until the transfer window in July opens.
Olsen has not played in Allsvenskan since the launch of MFF in 2015, and since then played for wifeCopenhagen, novel, Cagliari, Everton, Sheffield United and – from 2022 – villato whom he has been supported Emiliano Martinez and made 21 appearances in all competitions.
Four of those appearances came this season, three in the Premier League, but none in the Villa race in the UEFA Champions League quarterfinal.
Olsen won his 76th lid for the national team last month, exceeding the number of appearances he made for Malmo, with whom he was twice the Allsvenskan champion.
Himmelsblatt have made a secret start to protect their title so far in 2025, losing 2-0 BY Hammarby Wednesday to extend their race without a win in three games.
Brazilian Richardo Friedrich currently MP for the injured Johan Dahlinwho was Olsen’s teammate during his previous magic at the club.