[Sportbladet](https://www.aftonbladet.se/sportbladet/fotboll/a/yEBdzR/avslojar-karoline-olesen-ar-klar-for-mff) reports that Karoline Olesen is set to join Malmö FF. With her contract at Everton expiring this month, she will sign with the Swedish club as a free agent. The 20-year-old arrives at a promising time for Malmö FF, who sit third in the table with 26 points after 12 games.
Olesen made 42 appearances for Everton after signing with the Toffees ahead of the 2023/24 season. She scored her first goal in January 2024 during a Women’s FA Cup match against Aston Villa. Despite suffering a quad injury later that year, she returned to action three months later and went on to finish her debut season with 19 appearances, one goal, and two assists.
On the international stage, Karoline Olesen has featured for Denmark’s youth teams but is still awaiting her first senior call-up—something that may not be far off if she maintains her strong form.
Everton have announced the departures of Sara Holmgaard, Justine Vanhaevermaet, and Heather Payne following the expiration of their contracts.
Vanhaevermaet, who signed a two-year deal in 2023, was a key figure in the starting XI, featuring in all but one match. The Belgian international played a vital role both in defense and midfield, also contributing with goals.
Heather Payne joined Everton in August 2023 from the American college system and scored her first goal for the club in an FA Cup match against Tottenham Hotspur.
Sara Holmgaard is heavily linked with a move to Real Madrid. While an official announcement is still pending, the transfer is widely expected. The Danish international joined Everton in 2022 from Turbine Potsdam and had a standout [2024/25 season](https://womenfootball.blog/womens-super-league-table-standings/), making 19 appearances, scoring three goals, and providing four assists.