Three months ago, it became clear that Amanda Ilestedt is leaving Arsenal in England after two years in the Super League club. On Friday evening, it was announced that the defender will continue her career in the Bundesliga in Germany, where she previously represented Bayern Munich and Turbine Potsdam.
Playing in a league that holds high international class, a big-spending team where I hope to be able to contribute with my strengths and my experience to the rest of the team feels super inspiring, I think, says Ilestedt to SVT.
The 32-year-old, who this year made a comeback after pregnancy and the birth of her daughter Mila, is also betting on further national team play.
Representing Sweden is the absolute finest and best I know and it is something I hope to have the opportunity to do also in the future.
During the summer's European Championship finals in Switzerland, Ilestedt got sparse playing time. Sweden was eliminated in the quarterfinals against the future championship team England.
The next major championship for the women's national team is the World Championship in Brazil 2027. During the late summer, Tony Gustavsson will take over as Swedish national team coach after Peter Gerhardsson.
