Monza submit offer for Derby County and Sweden goalkeeper Zetterström
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Serie A side Monza have made an offer to sign Swedish international goalkeeper Zetterström from English Championship club Derby County.
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Attributed to original sourceMonza have submitted an offer to Derby County for Jacob Widell Zetterstrom, with the Sweden goalkeeper impressing at this summer’s World Cup.
According to Fabrizio Romano, via TuttoMercatoWeb , Monza want the 28-year-old on a permanent deal despite already having Thiam and Pizzignacco on their books, with the proposal worth €2.5m plus 50% of any future sale. The move comes just four days before Serie A’s season opener, with Ivan Juric potentially set to welcome a new addition to his squad.
SOLNA, SWEDEN – JUNE 4: Jacob Zetterström goalkeeper for Sweden prior to the international friendly match between Sweden and Greece at Strawberry Arena on June 4, 2026 in Solna, Sweden. (Photo by Michael Campanella/Getty Images) Monza offer €2.5m plus sell-on clause for Zetterstrom Standing at 1.97m, Zetterstrom made 33 appearances for Derby last season and has already featured twice this campaign.
He joined the Championship club from Djurgarden in August 2024 on a contract running until 2027, and was handed the number one shirt by Sweden coach Graham Potter at the World Cup, where he was widely praised for his performance against France in the Round of 32.
His profile has risen significantly as a result, and with Derby playing Championship football, a move to Monza and Serie A would represent a step up for the 28-year-old.
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What happened
Monza have submitted a formal offer to bring Derby County goalkeeper Zetterström to Serie A. The Sweden international has been a regular for Derby and would provide Monza with an experienced option between the posts. No fee or personal terms have been disclosed, and Derby's response to the approach is yet to be confirmed. The move would represent a step up to a top-five European league for the goalkeeper.
Chance analysis
Monza are actively reshaping their squad and have identified Zetterström as a key target to strengthen the goalkeeping position. The Sweden international has shown quality at Championship level with Derby County, making him an attractive option for a Serie A side looking for a reliable No. 1. If completed, the move would mark another cross-border transfer from the English second tier to Italian football, and would leave Derby needing to find a replacement in goal.
Monza's goalkeeping department would be reinforced by an experienced Sweden international, while Derby County would lose a key first-team player and need to source a replacement.