Magnus, it’s been some time since your transfer to Letná. How has your integration into the team been so far?
Very good. I feel welcomed by everyone at Sparta. The guys are taking care of me, and the coaches passed me all the tactical details quickly. Of course, it helped that both Lars and Christian are also from Denmark and were able to share their insights easily. I feel fully fit and am looking forward to the next match against Hradec.
Very good. I feel welcomed by everyone at Sparta. The guys are taking care of me, and the coaches passed me all the tactical details quickly. Of course, it helped that both Lars and Christian are also from Denmark and were able to share their insights easily. I feel fully fit and am looking forward to the next match against Hradec.
Have you already adjusted to life in Prague?
My girlfriend and I were lucky because we found a place to live right away. We’ve already managed to furnish it and feel at home. This week, we even had time to go for a walk. So far just around the places that Peter showed me. We visited his home, then had lunch, and walked around the Old Town.
My girlfriend and I were lucky because we found a place to live right away. We’ve already managed to furnish it and feel at home. This week, we even had time to go for a walk. So far just around the places that Peter showed me. We visited his home, then had lunch, and walked around the Old Town.
How long have you known Peter?
As far as I remember, I transferred to Nordsjælland when I was around 11 years old. Peter joined us when I was about 15 years old. Over time, we went through all the youth categories together and even played in the first team for three years. We got used to each other, talked every day, and I’m glad we’ve reunited in one team. He really helped me settle in the city.
As far as I remember, I transferred to Nordsjælland when I was around 11 years old. Peter joined us when I was about 15 years old. Over time, we went through all the youth categories together and even played in the first team for three years. We got used to each other, talked every day, and I’m glad we’ve reunited in one team. He really helped me settle in the city.
Although you couldn’t play, I assume you didn’t miss our Champions League matches.
I was following Sparta’s journey in the Champions League already in the autumn. The guys have played several good matches, especially at the beginning. I watched the game against Inter live, where we put in a strong performance.
I was following Sparta’s journey in the Champions League already in the autumn. The guys have played several good matches, especially at the beginning. I watched the game against Inter live, where we put in a strong performance.
Let’s go back to Spain for a moment to your first match in a Sparta jersey. How did it feel to play after those hectic transfer days?
I wasn’t supposed to play against Bodø initially, but someone got sick, so instead of tests, I went straight onto the pitch. I felt good. We fulfilled what we discussed in the locker room. We faced a quality team, but with our pressing, we forced them into mistakes. Above all, I was just happy to play because the previous days had been full of transfer-related matters. Building relationships with teammates takes time. You learn how to make others better and vice versa. But the most important thing was being back on the field and playing again.
I wasn’t supposed to play against Bodø initially, but someone got sick, so instead of tests, I went straight onto the pitch. I felt good. We fulfilled what we discussed in the locker room. We faced a quality team, but with our pressing, we forced them into mistakes. Above all, I was just happy to play because the previous days had been full of transfer-related matters. Building relationships with teammates takes time. You learn how to make others better and vice versa. But the most important thing was being back on the field and playing again.
Last week, our fans could see you in Uherské Hradiště. Were you surprised by how many came to an away match?
It was amazing. I have to say that Sparta has amazing support – it made a big impression on me. I already feel welcomed by all the fans. I’m looking forward to seeing them at Letná and showing what I can bring to the team.
It was amazing. I have to say that Sparta has amazing support – it made a big impression on me. I already feel welcomed by all the fans. I’m looking forward to seeing them at Letná and showing what I can bring to the team.
We started the second part of the season with a win. How did you see the match against Slovácko?
The first 30 minutes was close to how we’d ideally like to perform for the full 90 minutes. However, we know there will be moments in the match when the opponent has the upper hand. We’d like to improve our ball control and pressing quality even more. Still, I think it was a good start to the spring part of the season. Regarding my performance, it could have been better. By the end, I was getting into it. But I’m happy I got to wear the Sparta jersey and make my competitive debut.
The first 30 minutes was close to how we’d ideally like to perform for the full 90 minutes. However, we know there will be moments in the match when the opponent has the upper hand. We’d like to improve our ball control and pressing quality even more. Still, I think it was a good start to the spring part of the season. Regarding my performance, it could have been better. By the end, I was getting into it. But I’m happy I got to wear the Sparta jersey and make my competitive debut.
You’re good at holding the ball and calming your teammates. You also alternated with Kaan in taking set pieces. Can we expect this type of play from you?
I’d say yes. I like controlling the tempo of the game and trying to direct the team as best as I can. I communicate a lot on the pitch. With the group we have here now, it’s easy. We know how to lead and support each other, which I think is key to going as far as we can.
I’d say yes. I like controlling the tempo of the game and trying to direct the team as best as I can. I communicate a lot on the pitch. With the group we have here now, it’s easy. We know how to lead and support each other, which I think is key to going as far as we can.
In your Marbella interview, Peter mentioned you don’t score many goals. But you did score a beautiful one against Lazio at the start of the season.
I hope that was just the beginning and not a one-off. I want to bring an attacking mentality to Sparta as well. I think I could play a similar role here. Even the coach sees me positioned slightly higher than a classic number six, which gives me space to show my creativity. Hopefully, I’ll get into the box more often and score more goals than I’m used to.
I hope that was just the beginning and not a one-off. I want to bring an attacking mentality to Sparta as well. I think I could play a similar role here. Even the coach sees me positioned slightly higher than a classic number six, which gives me space to show my creativity. Hopefully, I’ll get into the box more often and score more goals than I’m used to.
You left one of the best leagues in the world. Why did you choose Sparta?
It’s simple. Instead of fighting to avoid relegation, I want to win titles and compete in European cups. I think we can achieve that together, as has been done here in the past two years. Sparta is the biggest club in the Czech Republic. The management outlined a great plan for my personal development. Everyone here is a true professional. That’s why I see Sparta as a project I want to be part of.
It’s simple. Instead of fighting to avoid relegation, I want to win titles and compete in European cups. I think we can achieve that together, as has been done here in the past two years. Sparta is the biggest club in the Czech Republic. The management outlined a great plan for my personal development. Everyone here is a true professional. That’s why I see Sparta as a project I want to be part of.
What’s the most valuable experience you’ve brought from Italy to Prague?
I grew up in a club where everyone looked out for each other. But in Italy, it was completely different. I had to stand on my own feet. It got me to learn a lot about myself, especially when things weren’t going my way. I learned to navigate such situations not only for the team but also for myself. In Venice, I also learned to focus more on defense. You know, in Italy, defending is considered an art. I want to show that I can also contribute defensively.
I grew up in a club where everyone looked out for each other. But in Italy, it was completely different. I had to stand on my own feet. It got me to learn a lot about myself, especially when things weren’t going my way. I learned to navigate such situations not only for the team but also for myself. In Venice, I also learned to focus more on defense. You know, in Italy, defending is considered an art. I want to show that I can also contribute defensively.
Venezia is a club that puts a big emphasis on fashion, not just on their jerseys. Is that something you’re interested in as well?
Of course, I care about my appearance. Well, who doesn’t? I think it’s important. But I don’t spend hours on it.
Of course, I care about my appearance. Well, who doesn’t? I think it’s important. But I don’t spend hours on it.
How do you like to spend your free time?
Most of my time recently has been spent shopping at IKEA. But once we settle in, I’d like to take some trips around Prague and the surrounding areas with my girlfriend and our two dogs. During my previous stint, we lived in the heart of Venice, where we enjoyed meeting locals. I’m looking forward to discovering the real side of Prague.
Most of my time recently has been spent shopping at IKEA. But once we settle in, I’d like to take some trips around Prague and the surrounding areas with my girlfriend and our two dogs. During my previous stint, we lived in the heart of Venice, where we enjoyed meeting locals. I’m looking forward to discovering the real side of Prague.
