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Thus, Sarpsborg 08 has sold two of its most talented players to European clubs.
Ismael Coulibaly has signed for Sheffield United in the Premier League. But the 19-year-old won’t have playing time on British turf as Sander Berge’s teammate right away.
The forward was immediately loaned out to Belgian club Beerschot. Both teams have the same owner: Saudi Prince Abdullah bin Musaad bin Abdulaziz Al Saud.
– If not the best, Ismael Coulibaly’s sale is among the best we have done. It’s a new transition that confirms a bit what club we are in. As a club, we will attract more young people and develop them further. A great story about a great soccer player, says sports director Thomas Berntsen.
According to Sarpsborg Arbeiderblad, the transition will be worth between 20 and 25 million crowns.
Coulibaly made his breakthrough at Sarpsborg in the 2020 season. He has scored four goals in 14 games this season.
– Sarpsborg will always be in my heart. They have done everything for me. I will never forget my time here and what it has done to my life, it says on the club’s website.
Local talent in the Netherlands
Just hours after signing, there were reports that great talent Jørgen Strand Larsen was also leaving the club.
The 20-year-old from Halden played with the flag on his chest for the Under-21 team against the Netherlands on Tuesday night. A match that Norway lost 2-0. Strand Larsen had a chance in the final minutes to embellish the score, but the shot ended up off the post.
After the game, according to Dutch media, he will have stayed to sign a contract with FC Groningen.
The club announces Wednesday night that Haldenser has signed a four-year contract.
– Jørgen will have to adapt and he may need time to develop further, we have to help him with that. For us, one thing is for sure, this guy has the qualities to be a very good striker, says manager Mark-Jan Fledderus on the Groningen website.
Jørgen Strand Larsen is already in place in his new wardrobe.
Photo: FC Groningen
In Groningen, Strand Larsen will be teammates with former Chelsea and Real Madrid player Arjen Robben. The now 36-year-old striker began his career at the Dutch club, which has also developed soccer profiles such as Virgil van Dijk, Luis Suárez and Ronald Koeman.
The club already had Norwegians Alexander Sørloth, Ruben Yttergård Jensen and Erik Nevland on the payroll.
Eurosport writes on Wednesday that the Sarpings get between 10 and 15 million crowns for the tip.
Sarpsborg 08 is with his five victories in twelfth place in the elite series table.
