Sebastian Karlsson and Mateo Maraš, future Paris Saint-Germain Handball players

SEBASTIAN KARLSSON: AN EXPERIENCED INTERNATIONAL WINGER

A product of the youth academy at IK Sävehof in Sweden, Sebastian Karlsson had his first experience abroad at the age of 17, playing for Spanish side Gades in 2012-2013. He then returned to his boyhood club for a ten-year spell, winning two league titles, a Swedish Cup and an EHF Challenge Cup.

The right-winger was voted into the Swedish league's All Star Team in 2022 and 2023, before signing for Montpellier Handball. He will be leaving that club to join Paris Saint-Germain handball in a few months' time.

Sebastian Karlsson and his national team won the bronze medal at the 2024 European Championships in Germany.

Sebastian Karlsson, future Paris Saint-Germain Handball right winger

"I'm really excited about the prospect of playing for Paris Saint-Germain Handball. It's a great club with huge ambitions and I can't wait to contribute to its success by bringing my experience to the court. I'm determined to do my best to add to the team's record of achievements - and thrill the fans."

MATEO MARAs: A CAREER ON THE RISE

Mateo Maraš began his professional career in his home town of Split (Croatia), signing for RK Balic-Metlicic in 2018. Two years later, the 23-year-old right-back headed to Northern Macedonia to sign for Eurofarm Pelister and then, in 2022, he signed for MOL Tatabanya KC in Hungary.

With the Croatian national team, the Paris-bound player earned his first cap in April 2021, in a match against Slovakia, where he scored four goals. He went on to play in the European Championship the following year, the World Championship in 2023 and the Euro again in 2024, scoring nine times.

Mateo Maras, future right-back for Paris Saint-Germain handball

"Joining Paris Saint-Germain Handball is an exceptional opportunity for me. To contribute to the momentum of such a talented team, made up of world-class players, is a real honour. This new chapter in my career will be a milestone. I can't wait to arrive in Paris next summer and defend the colours of Les Rouge et Bleu."

Thierry Omeyer, General Manager of Paris Saint-Germain Handball

"We are delighted to announce the arrival of Sebastian Karlsson and Mateo Maraš at the beginning of next season. With Sebastian's arrival, we are strengthening our team with an experienced player, while Mateo is a promising youngster who has already demonstrated his potential at continental level. Together, they will add real value to our team and we are convinced that they will play a key role in the future. We look forward to welcoming them to our squad."