Parma Calcio have officially announced the signing of Jacob Ondrejka, a talented Swedish winger acquired from Royal Antwerp Football Club. The 23-year-old attacker joins the Italian side on a permanent transfer, marking a significant addition to Parma’s offensive lineup.
Ondrejka, born in 2002, expressed his excitement about the move, stating, “I’m very happy to sign for this fantastic club. I hope we can achieve many great things together with the fans and the team. I’m truly excited to get started. Forza Parma!”
Mauro Pederzoli, Parma’s Sporting Director, welcomed the new signing, highlighting Ondrejka’s potential: “Welcome to Jacob! He’s a player of great technical interest, someone we’ve been following for a while, and we know his qualities well. We’re aware that he’s a prospect for the future, but he can help the team right away with his talent, energy, and desire to test himself in the Italian Serie A.”
The Swedish international has already made his mark on the international stage, debuting for the senior national team against Iceland and scoring the winning goal. Known for his ambidexterity and goal-scoring prowess, Ondrejka impressed during his time at Royal Antwerp, netting 12 goals and providing 7 assists in 36 appearances in the Jupiler Pro League.
Parma’s official statement emphasized Ondrejka’s attacking capabilities, noting his impressive average of 0.4 goals per 90 minutes in the Belgian league, ranking him third among non-penalty-taking forwards.
