What happened: Danish center-back Émilie Carlberg Byrnak signed a two-year contract with RC Strasbourg ahead of the 2026-27 Arkema Première Ligue season. The 23-year-old transfers from Swedish club BK Häcken following a loan stint at Hoffenheim.
Why it matters: Manager Vincent Nogueira brings in the youth international to reinforce a defense that struggled during the previous campaign. Byrnak seeks consistent playing time to secure a senior role in the Danish national team setup after falling out of the rotation in Germany.
By the numbers: Strasbourg finished seventh out of 12 teams in the league last season, while Byrnak missed Hoffenheim's final nine matches.
What to watch: Strasbourg opens the regular season against newly promoted Union Sportive Saint-Malo on Sept. 5. The team then travels for an away fixture against PSG.