Handball star Jim Gottfridsson is returning home to his parent club IFK Ystad. But playing in the second division does not mean giving up on Sweden. "I am a player who has always said yes, always been available," says the national team veteran.
SportsJim Gottfridsson and his former club, Hungarian side Pick Szeged, have reached an agreement. "The club has expressed its regret," the Swedish handball star writes on Instagram.
SportsJim Gottfridsson is now breaking his silence after being fired from Pick Szeged. The handball star does not want to comment on the legal process - but states: "I regret nothing. I also know that I did nothing."
SportsHe was fired from Pick Szeged. But on the national team, Jim Gottfridsson is still an important player. "I can't comment on the club or the process," says national team captain Michael Apelgren - also the club coach in Hungary.
SportsJim Gottfridsson, 33, would have liked more playing time at the European Handball Championship and is not finished with the national team. "I will show today that I have a little more to give at this level," says the midfielder.
SportsTwo matches and two victories. After a 38–29 win against Georgia, Sweden is already through to the intermediate round of the European Handball Championship. Now a group final awaits against World Cup finalist Croatia. "It's going to be a blast on Wednesday," said Jim Gottfridsson to Viaplay.
SportsJim Gottfridsson has played in twelve straight championships and has helped win four medals. But his most vivid memory is a disastrous failure. "You really want revenge. You don't want to experience the feeling from last year again," the veteran says ahead of the European Handball Championships.
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