Mikael Dyrestam, a 34-year-old defender, has joined Örgryte IS in Sweden. He previously played in countries including Greece, Belgium, and Saudi Arabia, and made his breakthrough at IFK Göteborg. Dyrestam reportedly feels it was worth moving to Örgryte IS, according to Expressen Sport.
Örgryte IS has returned to Allsvenskan for the first time since 2009 after a qualification victory against IFK Norrköping in the fall. Andreas Holmberg took over as coach ahead of 2024, and under his leadership, the team finished fifth in Superettan in his first season and then advanced to Allsvenskan the following year. In mid-September 2025, Holmberg signed a new contract through the 2028 season.
He expressed excitement about the club's return to Allsvenskan, stating they should just go out and enjoy it.
He expressed excitement about the club's return to Allsvenskan, stating they should just go out and enjoy it. Örgryte IS is set to play its opening match against Malmö FF, which Holmberg described as a good test, noting that Malmö FF has been Sweden's best club over the past 15 years. Many reportedly tip Örgryte IS to be relegated to Superettan at the end of the season, but Holmberg hopes the team sees this as motivation, acknowledging they lost good players and did not have a strong preseason but believe they are better than predicted.
In the Swedish Cup, Örgryte IS lost two matches and drew one.
He described as a good test, noting that Malmö FF has been Sweden's best club over the past 15 years.
Holmberg hopes the team sees this as motivation, acknowledging they lost good players and did not have a strong preseason but believe they are better than predicted.