Marcus Nilsson has an expiring contract with Färjestad.
For Värmlands Folkblad tells the star that he has not received any offer from FBK – and according to information, he is being chased by several SHL competitors.
– There are contract proposals from other teams, says “Lilliz” to the newspaper.
After seven seasons in Färjestad, the future is now uncertain for Marcus “Lilliz” Nilsson.
The star was teased in a noticeable way just over three weeks ago and also has an expiring contract with Färjestad, which has led to speculation about his future gaining momentum.
Given that his contract expires in a few months, several SHL clubs have announced their interest in signing the 32-year-old for next season.
– It’s fun that many teams are interested, it would be worse if no team had gotten in touch. Now many have done it, which is good, says Nilsson himself Värmlands Folkblad.
Details: They are the hottest in the hunt for “Lilliz”
Marcus Nilsson has scored 25 points in 42 games this season and his 22 assist points have him tied for fifth in the SHL assist league. His best season in Färjestad came in 2019/20 when Nilsson scored a whopping 54 points in 50 games and won the points league in the SHL.
He himself wants to remain in Färjestad, but believes that he has not received a contract offer from the club.
– I love playing here in Färjestad and of course want to stay, but I have no idea how it will turn out, says the native of Värmland.
According to Värmlands Folkblad are several SHL teams chasing Nilsson’s signature and the newspaper states that Malmö are the ones who show the most interest in the star.
– I don’t actually know who is the hottest, the agent has a better idea of that, he says.
