Mar 4 • 16:20 UTC 🇸🇪 Sweden SVT Nyheter

National team player Jimmy Durmaz signed by Östertälje

Jimmy Durmaz, a former Sweden national team player, has joined Östertälje FC despite earlier stating his intention to retire from professional football.

Jimmy Durmaz, a notable Swedish football player from Örebro, recently announced his signing with Östertälje FC, marking a surprising turn in his career after he had indicated two weeks prior that he would be finishing his playing career due to more pressing personal matters. Östertälje FC proudly announced his signing on Instagram, emphasizing the significance of securing such a high-profile player for the club. Durmaz's arrival has been described as the "biggest Swedish signing bomb of the year," pointing to his prominent past as an international player for Sweden, with 49 caps and three goals.

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