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Hammarby's Besara eyes sports director role after career

Key Points
  • Nahir Besara, Hammarby's captain, wants to become a sports director after his playing career.
  • He extended his contract with Hammarby through the 2027 season.
  • Besara has a good relationship with current sports director Mikael Hjelmberg and is interested in learning from him.

Hammarby captain Nahir Besara, who was named the best player in the Swedish top football league last year, has expressed interest in a future role as a sports director for the club. In an interview with SVT Sport, the 34-year-old midfielder, who extended his contract through the 2027 season, said he sees himself working in an office or on the field after his playing career ends. He mentioned having a good relationship with current sports director Mikael Hjelmberg and learning from him, though the exact job details are not yet determined.

Besara believes he has an eye for talent and is skilled at negotiating.

I see myself working in an office or on the field after my playing career ends.

Nahir Besara, Hammarby captain and midfielder

I have a good relationship with current sports director Mikael Hjelmberg and learning from him.

Nahir Besara, Hammarby captain and midfielder

I have an eye for talent and am skilled at negotiating.

Nahir Besara, Hammarby captain and midfielder

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