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National-team prospect leaves Skjern for GOG

From Berlingske · () Danish

Translated from Danish and summarized by DistantNews. Read the original for the full story.

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  • Marcus Midtgaard will leave Skjern Handball after the season and join league rival GOG.
  • The 26-year-old left back has signed a four-year contract with GOG.
  • Midtgaard, who has three Denmark caps, said GOG’s culture, style and ambitions attracted him.

Marcus Midtgaard will leave Skjern Handball when the season ends and join GOG on a four-year deal. The 26-year-old left back moved to Skjern from Mors-Thy in 2025.

I see Marcus Midtgaard as a very strong addition to the squad from next summer.

· Mikkel VoigtGOG’s sporting director welcomed the signing and outlined his expectations for the player.

GOG sporting director Mikkel Voigt said Midtgaard would strengthen the squad at both ends of the court. He described the player as a versatile two-way handballer who could improve the connection between the team’s different areas.

Midtgaard made his Denmark debut in 2025 and received another call-up in 2026 from national coach Nikolaj Jacobsen. He has played three international matches.

In Midtgaard, we are getting a two-way player of very high quality and flexibility at both ends of the court.

· Mikkel VoigtVoigt described Midtgaard’s playing qualities.

“I chose GOG because I was attracted by the club’s strong culture, style of play and, not least, its high ambitions,” Midtgaard said. He added that he saw GOG as the right place for his continued development and a chance to take the next steps in his career.

I chose GOG because I was attracted by the club’s strong culture, style of play and, not least, its high ambitions.

· Marcus MidtgaardMidtgaard explained why he chose to join GOG.
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