Molde FK have bolstered their attacking options with two new young signings in the final part of the transfer window. The club has registered the purchases of Kristian Lonebu from Aalesund and Sander Kilen from Kristiansund, according to TV 2 and the Norwegian Football Federation's transfer register.
TV 2 reports that the transfer fee for Kristian Lonebu has a total package of around 35 million kroner. The 20-year-old striker was registered in the transfer register on Friday morning. For Sander Kilen, aged 21, the price is well over 15 million kroner, according to the same source. Both players arrived in Molde for medical tests and to complete the move on Thursday.
Speculation about Lonebu's future has been ongoing, and Sunnmørsposten reported earlier this week that he was heading to the rival club. They have scored 36 goals in 18 games.
Kristian Lonebu has scored five goals in 16 matches for Aalesund this season. Aalesund are in 15th place and fighting relegation. His arrival at Molde gives manager Erling Moe more options in attack. Sander Kilen arrives from a Kristiansund side that has signed Gustav Christensen from Hertha Berlin as his replacement, according to TV 2.
Molde have recently won two matches in a row, including a 4-3 away victory against Vålerenga last Saturday. The win was part of a positive trend where the team's form is WWLDW.
With these new signings, Molde appear to be preparing for a strong finish to the season. They are 14 points behind league leaders Bodø/Glimt, but securing European qualification is a clear target. The team's next challenge is a home match against KFUM Oslo on September 6th.
KFUM Oslo are 13th in the table. Molde will face them while missing players like Martin Linnes and Ole Spiten-Nysæter from the injury list. You can plan for upcoming matches by visiting our fixtures overview. The team's last result was the high-scoring win at Ullevaal, which reinforces belief in their attacking strength.
