Pontus Almqvist has joined Parma on a permanent transfer. After arriving in the city and undergoing medical examinations, the official announcement was made.

Parma is close to signing Pontus Almqvist, a 25-year-old Swedish forward, who spent last season on loan at Lecce but has since returned to Rostov in Russia. He is expected to arrive in the city this afternoon for medical examinations and to sign the contract.