Frankfurt signs highly rated Swedish teenager Hugo Larsson from Malmö

FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — Eintracht Frankfurt signed Swedish teenager Hugo Larsson on Monday from Malmö, which described the switch as “the largest participant deal a Swedish membership has ever made.”

The 18-year-old Larsson, who can play in central or defensive midfield, signed a five-year contract, Frankfurt stated. He will put on the No. 16 jersey for the membership.

“Larsson is a young and already established midfielder with enormous potential, and who will strengthen our squad,” Frankfurt sporting director Markus Krösche stated. “Despite his tender age, Hugo is already a regular starter for the current Swedish cup holders, which gives you an indication not only of his talent but also his character. We’ll build him up and help him to take his next steps.”

Malmö didn’t disclose the switch payment however stated it’s “a sum that represents a new Allsvenskan (Swedish league) transfer record.” That would put it above the reported 9 million euros that Borussia Dortmund paid AIK for Alexander Isak in 2017.

The Swedish membership stated Larsson will probably be obtainable to play two extra video games for Malmö earlier than leaving on July 1.

Larsson is Frankfurt’s third reinforcement for subsequent season after the signings of Ecuadorian defender Willian Pacho (21) from Belgian workforce Royal Antwerp and Egyptian ahead Omar Marmoush (24) from Wolfsburg.

Larsson has already made 37 Swedish league appearances for Malmö, in addition to showing in 13 European video games for the workforce. He made his Sweden debut in a pleasant in opposition to Finland in January.