Oslo: In a notable development for Pakistani football, Pakistan’s standout defender Abdullah Iqbal is set to transfer to the Swedish top-flight club Mjällby AIF, reported on Thursday.

Iqbal, who is moving from Danish team B93, is joining the Swedish side for a reported fee of €200,000. The transfer is expected to be officially confirmed later this week, representing a key moment in Iqbal’s promising career. The 26-year-old has earned 14 caps for Pakistan, demonstrating his strong defensive skills and leadership by captaining the national team in two matches. Mjällby AIF, a club with a storied history founded in 1939, has previously hosted notable Swedish footballers such as Christian Wilhelmsson and Mattias Asper. The club, with an estimated turnover of around SEK 50 million, made headlines last season by featuring the youngest squad in the Allsvenskan, Sweden’s top football league. Four players from the squad have already been selected for the U-21 national team, underscoring the club’s focus on nurturing young talent. As Abdullah Iqbal joins Mjällby AIF, supporters will be keen to see how he adapts to the Swedish league and contributes to the team’s objectives on the pitch. This move represents a significant opportunity for Iqbal to showcase his abilities in a more competitive environment and gain additional international recognition. His strong defensive record and leadership qualities have made him a key player for Pakistan, and fans are hopeful that he will continue to excel in his new role.