How have you settled into life at Arsenal?
It’s been really good. Everyone has been very welcoming from day one and the level of football here is incredibly high. I feel like every training session challenges me, which is exactly what I wanted when I came to Arsenal. It’s an opportunity to push my limits every single day in order to develop. That’s the feeling you want to have as a football player.
Has England started to feel like home?
That’s a good question! Like I said, all the players and staff have welcomed me and I’ve had all the help I’ve needed in this first month. It’s my first time moving abroad, so I was very nervous at the beginning. A different culture, a different language – it’s a lot to get used to. But it helps so much to have people like Stina and Frida, who both speak my language. I don’t think there was one special day when I first felt at home, but I don’t feel nervous anymore!
Stina, especially, has been great with everything. We knew each other a little bit before, but we get on so well now. She picks me up and drives me home every day and helps me with the big and small things. Stina’s amazing!
Have you done much exploring of London in your free time?
I haven’t done that much exploring yet, but after our games at the Emirates I’ve been staying in London overnight. I’ve been to Oxford Street a couple of times, and when I speak to people from England they tell me that there are a lot nicer places than Oxford Street! So I have more exploring to do. They do have an IKEA on Oxford Street though, so that was perfect for me. I think every home in Sweden has something from IKEA in it!
How have you enjoyed working with the squad so far?
It’s amazing. Everyone here is a top player and they have a lot of experience at the highest level of international football too. I have a lot to learn from them all.
How does our style of play compare to your previous experience at Hammarby?
Everything happens faster here. Our decisions, movements, transitions – you have to stay switched on all the time. I really enjoy the environment with players that can push me further every day and there’s a big difference in the tempo and intensity of every training session.
Our squad has such high quality on an individual level, so one part of my development is being challenged by the qualities in the team, and another is figuring out how the team plays. I think I said it in my first club interview that the Arsenal way suits me very well and that’s still true. I like to have the ball. I like to be offensive and play with speed. From day one I’ve been trying to contribute to the team with my qualities.
Have there been any tactical differences you’ve noticed between the Swedish and English leagues?
Yes, and it has been interesting. When you play at this level, I’ve noticed that the details matter a lot more. You have to really focus on the small things. You have to work a lot, because training is a physical, technical and tactical challenge, but I want to keep improving every day.
How did you feel before your debut at Emirates Stadium?
From day one, I wanted to be brave and show who I am, while also staying humble about the challenge of coming to one of the biggest clubs in the world. It’s good to have a balance between those two. My first game was a special moment and even though I was a little nervous, I just focused on trying to help the team as much as possible. I was coming off the bench and we just needed one goal, so there was a lot of pressure, but I enjoyed it so much. Unfortunately we didn’t get the win against Manchester United on my debut, but we’ve had a lot of good results since!
Did it live up to your expectations?
Yeah, it did. It was more than I could dream about and more than I could think about. It was hard to take everything in when I was there, but the crowd was just amazing. To be able to play at the Emirates is something very special and different from what I’ve experienced before.
Did you enjoy the FIFA Champions Cup – and a first taste of silverware with Arsenal?
Unreal, to be honest! It’s a new tournament and we qualified because the team had such a great season by winning the Champions League. I think we handled both of the games very well and it was fun to get some experience playing teams from other continents as well. I want to win things with Arsenal, but I couldn’t have imagined winning silverware in my first month! To do that at the Emirates in front of our fans was very special. Even though it was a bit rainy, it’s something I’ll definitely remember.
"there should be pressure when you play for a club like arsenal, but that's something that drives me."
It must be lovely to be welcomed by our fans? You’ve got your own chant already!
They have been so, so amazing. I feel very welcome here and I’m so grateful to play in front of them every week. I can’t believe I already have a song!
What was it like to join the reigning champions of Europe?
Of course there’s pressure to play for this badge. There should be pressure when you play for a club like Arsenal, but that’s something that drives me further and motivates me a lot. Rising to the challenge is why I started playing football and why I keep working hard for it every day.
Did you watch the Champions League final?
I did. I’ve always supported Arsenal. I was so impressed by how they played. It was very cool that Stina scored the winner, and her development here at Arsenal has honestly inspired me. She’s always been a role model for me, so I was very happy for her. Winning the Champions League was a special moment for the club that showed the quality of the group, and I’m just grateful that I get to be a part of this now.
You made your Champions League debut for Hammarby. How does it feel to have played in that competition for two different clubs at such a young age?
It’s such a prestigious tournament and I was very lucky to play in the Champions League already with Hammarby. My experience at Hammarby was very special, teaching me so much about the intensity and demands of top European football. It’s helped me prepare for this next level at Arsenal, playing with and against some of the best players in the world.
Growing up, did you watch much of the Champions League? When did you become aware of the women’s competition?
When I was growing up it wasn’t easy to watch the Women’s Champions League. It’s only been in the past few years that the popularity has grown and the competition has increased. It’s come a long way.
We’re reaching the business end of the season where we have the chance to fight for more trophies. Are you excited for that challenge?
I’m so excited, honestly. Those are the games you want to play – those high-stakes matches that matter a lot. I can’t wait to be back after the international break.
How does your international experience with Sweden compare to club football?
I got a taste of international football playing with the Swedish national team, both at the 2025 Euros and the camps last autumn. Playing against top players every day in training and competing against the best in the world will absolutely develop me as a player and as a person. So I hope I can come to the national team now with more confidence and more composure.
I want to be a player who gives absolutely everything for the team every time they get the opportunity. I want to bring my energy and commitment so I can keep developing. For our team, I want us to keep competing in those big games and come away with wins and, ultimately, trophies.
As well as contributing with my qualities on the pitch and adapting to the Arsenal way, I want to learn what it means to be a person at Arsenal. Off the pitch, I’ll be exploring more of London – maybe beyond Oxford Street!