Midtjylland completes profitable summer transfer window with key departures
The Guardian Sport • 2 min read • Latest: Oct 6, 2026, 7:00 AM
Last updated Oct 6, 2026

Midtjylland, a Danish club with 17 nationalities represented in its squad, has successfully concluded a summer transfer window marked by significant player sales. The club has generated over €200m (£170m) since 2018, with the recent departures of striker Franculino Djú to Trabzonspor and forward Darío Osorio on loan to Crystal Palace potentially adding €62m (£53.2m). Other notable exits include winger Aral Simsir and defender Lee Han-beom, who moved to Club Brugge for €25m. The club also welcomed new signings, such as 20-year-old Venezuela international David Martínez from LAFC, as they look to build on their success.
- •Midtjylland has 17 nationalities in its squad.
- •Club made over €200m in sales since 2018.
- •Djú and Osorio sales could net €62m.
- •Simsir and Lee also transferred for €25m.
- •New signing David Martínez joins from LAFC.
- 7:00 AMThe Guardian Sport — Schooled for success: how English lessons power Midtjylland’s talent factory
"In a squad with 17 nationalities from five continents, communication is key – and the Danish club enjoyed a bumper summer transfer window If there is a secret to Midtjylland’s success in the transfer market then it starts in the classroom. Before this summer the Danish club renowned for an innovative approach had banked more than €200m (£170m) in sales since 2018, and they have just enjoyed the most profitable window in their short history. The departure of the Guinea-Bissau striker Franculino Djú for Trabzonspor and the Chile forward Darío Osorio’s move to Crystal Palace on loan with an obligation to buy will potentially bring in €62m (£53.2m), with both deals completed in 48 hours at the end of the window. That followed the departures of the homegrown winger Aral Simsir and South Korean defender Lee Han-beom for Club Brugge for another €25m. The next batch of recruits included David Martínez, a 20-year-old Venezuela international from the MLS side LAFC. “I think hectic will be a good word,” says the technical director, Kristian Kjær, of the past couple of months. Continue reading...
Sources
External linksOriginal reporting and copyright belong to the linked sources. SportsNewsReport.com aggregates and links — it does not republish full articles.
Related Stories
Last 14 days
MLS•Oct 6, 2026, 7:30 AMScaloni: 'Only nostalgia remains' as Messi bids Argentina farewell- MLS•Oct 6, 2026, 5:50 AMLionel Messi's family tree: Who are Argentina star's wife, kids and parents as soccer legend says farewell
MLS•Oct 6, 2026, 5:25 AMIs FloBikes Worth It? What You Get With A Subscription
MLS•Oct 6, 2026, 5:00 AMThe hype around an American sensation has grown, which is exciting for Manchester City
MLS•Oct 6, 2026, 4:34 AMUSMNT set to face Haiti in November's Concacaf Nations League quarterfinals
MLS•Oct 6, 2026, 1:57 AMVIDEO: Lake View Chiefs coming off another overtime loss last week against Levelland
