The former Celtics player will be searching for both consistency and playing time at his new team.
He was essentially lacking that during his stint with the Scottish Premiership champions, which is arguably best described as lacklustre.
Simply put, it hasn’t succeeded in Britain.
2020 saw Sead Haksabanovic depart West Ham United without playing a minute in the Premier League.
And far greater things were expected of him when he crossed the Channel with Celtic. His former youth coach saw his £1.7 million move to Parkhead as the perfect next step for this “diamond” of a football player.
Haksabanovic ended up being more fool’s gold than a priceless jewel, playing in just 27 Premiership games before being shipped out on loan to Stoke City.
However, might a player who made the most of his football career in the Allsvenskan for IFK Norrkoping now that he has secured his return to Scandinavia with a move to Malmo on Wednesday find the traits that initially drew Celtic’s attention again?
With Celtic, Sead Haksabanovic departs for Malmo
That’s certainly what Viktor Elm believes, having faced a brilliant Haksabanovic back in his IFK days.
He plays the class part. “He has a very high level of skill,” Elm says to Football Channel. “At this point, getting playing time and consistency is important.”
On their official website, Malmo verified that Haksabanovic had inked a four-year contract.
The international player from Montenegro acknowledges that as soon as Malmo presented their plans for him at the Eleda Stadium, he leaped at the chance to sign a contract with “the biggest club in Sweden.”
Elm, a ten-time Sweden cap, continues, “He will also fit in well the way they want to play.” “He can dribble and pass, and he has breakthrough and good shots.”
How quickly he adjusts to the system, his mentality, and his degree of adaptability are the questions. Is he able to execute right away, or does it require some time?
Elm acknowledges that he did not anticipate this approach. Similar to Celtic, Malmo has several of skilled options at the wide positions.
A huge letdown at the Scottish champions
Elm states, “It wasn’t really in my sights.” It was a little unexpected because they felt so strong in those spots and had a great squad. They seem to want to dominate both in Europe and everywhere else, in my opinion.
“The initial question was, ‘Why?'” But you understand when you give it more thought. Additionally, there was a chance that might not present itself in six months.
Haksabanovic possesses unique attributes that enable him to arbitrate contests. And you must need those kinds of players. He is capable of scoring two or three goals on a good day.
“He’ll have an impact on Europe.”
Haksabanovic departs from a Celtic club that didn’t seem to have a spot for him in their starting lineup. Not with the arrival of Nicolas Kuhn in January, who added further quality to the wide positions.
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