Henny Reistad career developments

Henny Reistad, the Norwegian handball player recognized as the world’s best, has maintained high-level performance across both international and club competitions.

In late September 2026, Reistad joined the Norwegian national team camp in peak form, having scored 70 goals in eight matches for Team Esbjerg. While the Norwegian squad prepared for the EHF Euro Cup semifinals against Hungary, the team dealt with various absences due to injury and pregnancy, as well as the retirement of Katrine Lunde.

Following her successful season, Reistad announced a historic transfer to the French club Brest Bretagne. The three-season contract will see the former IHF World Player of the Year depart Team Esbjerg at the end of the current season to join Brest’s project to dominate European handball.

On October 2, 2026, details of the move were further clarified. The 27-year-old, a three-time IHF World Player of the Year with Olympic, World, and European titles, will officially join Brest Bretagne Handball in the summer of 2027. The transfer follows six seasons with Team Esbjerg, a departure that experts suggest will require the Danish club to undergo a significant rebuilding process. Brest is reportedly investing heavily to secure the Champions League title, with budgets estimated to reach up to 9 million euros in the coming seasons.