Djurgarden benched midfielder Matias Siltanen in the latest match against Halmstad. Siltanen was in agreement with the club about a transfer but Djurgarden changed its mind.
What happened?
Matias Siltanen has been close to leaving Djurgarden for over a year. Recently, the transfer to the French club Toulouse has been more concrete.
Why it matters for Djurgarden
Djurgarden has a difficult situation with Siltanen. He was in agreement with the club about a transfer but Djurgarden changed its mind. This can lead to Siltanen leaving the club.
What comes next?
Djurgarden must now decide whether they want to keep Siltanen or not. If they don't want to keep him, they must find a replacement.
Djurgarden is currently fifth in Allsvenskan with 49 points after 30 matches. They have a goal difference of +20. They are 26 points behind the leaders Mjallby AIF. The Finnish midfielder Leon Hien is currently sidelined due to injury.
