Strasbourg Agree €15m Deal for Lucas Høgsberg from Nordsjælland

Strasbourg have agreed to sign Danish defender Lucas Høgsberg, 19, from FC Nordsjælland. The deal is worth €15 million plus a sell-on clause. Strasbourg aims to improve on their 7th place finish in Ligue 1 last season and is looking to qualify again for European competitions, marking ambitious goals for the season.

WHAT HAPPENED?

After weeks of talks, Strasbourg secured 19-year-old Lucas Høgsberg, who is seen as one of Denmark’s finest young defenders. This signing emphasizes Strasbourg’s Ligue 1 ambitions as they look to build a competitive squad.

WHAT DOES THIS DEAL BRING?

Høgsberg, with 35 Nordsjælland matches and a Denmark Under-21 call-up, brings height, anticipation, and leadership to challenge Adrien Truffert for a starting spot. His transfer signifies Strasbourg’s €82.5 million spending spree in pursuit of a first Ligue 1 top-five finish since 1979. Strasbourg aims for a higher finish in Ligue 1 this season, aiming to make an impact in European competitions after qualifying for the Conference League last season.

WHAT NEXT FOR STRASBOURG AND HØGSBERG?

Høgsberg will immediately join Liam Rosenior’s squad as Strasbourg prepare for their Ligue 1 curtain-raiser against Metz this weekend. Having reached European qualification last season with a 7th place finish and presence in the Conference League, Strasbourg hope to finish in the top four this year as part of an ambitious project under Rosenior and owner Todd Boehly as they push for Champions League football. Strasbourg’s drive to improve follows a determined push to make an impact in Europe. Meanwhile, Nordsjælland will seek defensive reinforcements as they battle Odense for top spot in the Superliga.