Derby County received a promising development in their quest for a key goalkeeper signing this summer, just days before their Championship season opener against Blackburn Rovers.
Eager to secure a first-choice goalkeeper after releasing Joe Wildsmith last season, Derby identified Jacob Widell Zetterstrom from Swedish side Djurgardens for a £1.4 million transfer deal. Despite completing his medical and agreeing to terms, Zetterstrom’s signing is pending as he is currently engaged in Europa Conference League qualifiers.
In a strategic move, Djurgardens finalized the signing of Jacob Rinne from Al-Fateh as Zetterstrom’s replacement before allowing Zetterstrom to depart for Derby. With Rinne set to join Djurgardens imminently, Derby’s chances of acquiring Zetterstrom have strengthened.
Given Derby’s goalkeeper situation with Josh Vickers as their sole senior option, signing Zetterstrom would significantly bolster their squad depth and quality for the upcoming Championship campaign. With the expectation of facing more shots this season, Zetterstrom’s track record at Djurgardens, where he kept seven clean sheets in 17 appearances, indicates he is well-equipped to handle the demands of Derby’s goalkeeping duties.
He has only let in three goals from outside the box, as reported by Sofascore, demonstrating his skill in stopping long-range shots. Fans eagerly await Zetterstrom’s appearances in goal for Derby, potentially making him one of their key summer acquisitions.
