FC Groningen has presented Swedish defender Hjalmar Ekdal, acquiring him on loan from Championship club Burnley. The Swedish international had been a long-term target for FC Groningen, and they have now convinced him to make the temporary move to the club. Ekdal has played seven international matches for Sweden and was previously named 'defender of the year' in the Allsvenskan while playing for Djurgardens.

The Swedish international Hjalmar Ekdal, a 26-year-old defender currently contracted to Burnley, has reportedly decided to join FC Groningen, the fifteenth-placed team in the Eredivisie. Swedish media outlet Expressen reported that Ekdal will move to Groningen on loan until the end of the season, without an option to buy. The transfer is almost complete, with only a few 'details' left to finalize. Ekdal chose Groningen because they could guarantee him playing time, despite interest from other clubs such as Rangers FC, Queens Park Rangers, Middlesbrough, and teams in Italy.

FC Groningen is exploring the arrival of multiple players, including Hjalmar Ekdal, a 26-year-old central defender from Sweden, who is under contract with Burnley. Groningen, currently ranked fifteenth in the Eredivisie, is actively seeking reinforcements this winter and has identified Ekdal as a potential target. The club's efforts to strengthen their squad are part of a broader strategy to improve their standing in the league.