Erik Botheim Transfer from Malmö FF to Viking
Erik Botheim has made his Viking debut. Botheim told TV 2 that he is looking forward to getting started and getting to know the players and the coaches properly. He added that he has barely had a training session but it will be good.
Erik Botheim has made his Viking debut. Botheim told TV 2 that he is looking forward to getting started and getting to know the players and the coaches properly. He added that he has barely had a training session but it will be good.
Viking has announced the acquisition of Erik Botheim from Malmö on a permanent transfer. Botheim has signed a contract valid until the end of the 2030 season. Botheim stated that he has followed Viking and their way of playing a lot and believes his style can fit well with the team. He also said he is hungry and thinks this is a great opportunity for him. He added that the possibility of playing in the Champions League was an important factor in his choice.
Viking has announced the acquisition of Erik Botheim from Malmö on a permanent transfer. Botheim has signed a contract valid until the end of the 2030 season. Botheim stated that he has followed Viking and their way of playing a lot and believes his style can fit well with the team. He also said he is hungry and thinks this is a great opportunity for him. He added that the possibility of playing in the Champions League was an important factor in his choice.
Erik Botheim has been sold to Viking. The purchase is the most expensive Viking has ever made, according to Stavanger Aftenblad. Botheim has signed a contract with the club until 2030. Malmö FF's sporting director, Philip Berglund, stated that the agreement reached with Viking is good for Malmö FF. Botheim said he will miss playing at a full Eleda stadium with Malmö FF's supporters.
Erik Botheim has been sold to Viking. The purchase is the most expensive Viking has ever made, according to Stavanger Aftenblad. Botheim has signed a contract with the club until 2030. Malmö FF's sporting director, Philip Berglund, stated that the agreement reached with Viking is good for Malmö FF. Botheim said he will miss playing at a full Eleda stadium with Malmö FF's supporters.
Malmö FF and Viking Stavanger have reached an agreement for the transfer of Erik Botheim, and the clubs have resolved all matters between them. The striker will undergo a medical examination before his return to Norwegian football is finalized.
Malmö FF and Viking Stavanger have reached an agreement for the transfer of Erik Botheim, and the clubs have resolved all matters between them. The striker will undergo a medical examination before his return to Norwegian football is finalized.
According to TV 2 and NRK, there are images of the 26-year-old Norwegian striker Erik Botheim landing in Stavanger on Wednesday. The striker is in Stavanger to undergo a medical test, which is dependent on Viking and Malmö reaching an agreement on a transfer fee. Botheim was sold by Bodø/Glimt to Krasnodar in 2022 for more than 60 million kroner. He is currently in his third season with Malmö, for whom he has scored ten goals and made three assists in 19 Allsvenskan appearances this season. This potential transfer comes after he was benched for Malmö's match against Sirius on Monday. Coach Gaute Helstrup stated that this decision was made for various reasons and added that there had been significant speculation about the player. Viking and Malmö have not responded to questions regarding the transfer. The Norwegian international has two caps for his country. His contract with Malmö runs until the end of 2027, and his market value on Transfermarkt is currently €3.50m. Reports from August 2026 stated that Malmö was demanding six million euros for the player. He has also been linked with Trabzonspor and PAOK.
According to TV 2 and NRK, there are images of the 26-year-old Norwegian striker Erik Botheim landing in Stavanger on Wednesday. The striker is in Stavanger to undergo a medical test, which is dependent on Viking and Malmö reaching an agreement on a transfer fee. Botheim was sold by Bodø/Glimt to Krasnodar in 2022 for more than 60 million kroner. He is currently in his third season with Malmö, for whom he has scored ten goals and made three assists in 19 Allsvenskan appearances this season. This potential transfer comes after he was benched for Malmö's match against Sirius on Monday. Coach Gaute Helstrup stated that this decision was made for various reasons and added that there had been significant speculation about the player. Viking and Malmö have not responded to questions regarding the transfer. The Norwegian international has two caps for his country. His contract with Malmö runs until the end of 2027, and his market value on Transfermarkt is currently €3.50m. Reports from August 2026 stated that Malmö was demanding six million euros for the player. He has also been linked with Trabzonspor and PAOK.
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