Published 2024-03-13 15.07
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Amanda Ilestedt, 31, will be away from the soccer field for a while.
But it is not an injury that puts an end to the national team defender.
– It has been difficult not to tell the truth, says Ilestedt.
Amanda Ilestedt pauses her career immediately.
“We are happy to share the happy news that Ilestedt is expecting her first child”Arsenal write on their website.
Ilestedt will continue with light training activities in dialogue with Arsenal’s medical team, but will not be available for games until she gives birth to her child.
“Warm congratulations”
The club congratulates Ilestedt and her partner Rainer Müller.
“Everyone at Arsenal would like to send warm congratulations to Amanda and her partner Rainer.”
Ilestedt has been “on sick leave” recently.
– It has been difficult not to tell the truth, she admits in a video that Arsenal posted on social media.
Goal success in the WC
Ilestadt is an important piece for the Swedish national team. In the World Cup last summer, she accounted for four goals despite being a centre-back.
Ilestedt left Paris Saint-Germain for Arsenal after the World Cup.
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full screen Rainer Müller and Amanda Ilestedt. Photo: Stefan Jerrevång