Dream ending for Claesson
Viktor Claesson said goodbye to FC Copenhagen – and scored in his last game.
Former Swedish international Viktor Claesson said goodbye to FC Copenhagen on Sunday. In the summer, his contract expires, and he returns home to IFK Värnamo to play in Superettan – the second highest level in Sweden.
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Claesson got off to a dream start to his very last game for FCK. At home at Parken against Randers, he took his place from the start, and already after five minutes he sent his team into the lead in the series finale.
Later, Youssoufa followed Moukoko up to make it 2-0, before Junnosuke Suzuki made it 3-0. Jordan Larsson ended the show with two goals to make it 4-0 and 5-0 – and thus it all ended with a big win marked by three Swedish goals.
Claesson was substituted after 73 minutes.
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Viktor Claesson’s journey so far
Started out in IFK Värnamo and in 2012 was brought to IF Elfsborg where he stayed for four seasons.
- Came to FCK in 2022 from Russian Krasnodar.
- Three Danish league championships and two cup titles with the Copenhageners.
- Last season was tougher – FCK finished in 7th place in the league.
- Next stop: The homecoming of IFK Värnamo in Superettan, Sweden’s second highest division.
- Has 84 games for Sweden
Match facts – Superligaen
| FC Copenhagen | 5–0 | Randers |
|---|---|---|
| Objectives | ||
| Viktor Claesson (6′) | 1–0 | |
| Youssoufa Moukoko (8′) (Assist: Jordan Larsson) |
2–0 | |
| Junnosuke Suzuki (34′) (Assist: Jordan Larsson) |
3–0 | |
| Jordan Larsson (49′) | 4–0 | |
| Jordan Larsson (76′) | 5–0 | |
| Warnings | ||
| Birger Meling (45′) |
Did you know? Jordan Larsson – son of legendary Swedish striker Henrik Larsson – was behind three goals (two goals and one assist) in the big win.
