Vålerenga chairman Søren Eriksen resigns after player sale

Søren Eriksen has resigned as chairman of the Vålerenga board following the sale of club captain Henrik Bjørdal to Viking for 25 million NOK. Eriksen stated that during a board meeting held to inform members about the transfer, he realized he lacked the necessary support for the decisions he had been involved in.

Eriksen explained that the sale was intended to strengthen the club's economy and provide crucial liquidity for operations next year, noting that the club faces deficits of tens of millions without player sales. Despite the financial necessity, the decision has caused frustration among supporters, with club representatives expressing concern over the impact of selling a captain to a rival.