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Füchse Berlin sign Norway's handball star Tobias Grondahl!
Tobias Grondahl, Norwegian backcourt player, is moving to Füchse Berlin in 2025 and is aiming for the title in the HBL.
Füchse Berlin sign Norway's handball star Tobias Grondahl!
Tobias Grondahl, a 24-year-old Norwegian backcourt player, is the new signing at Füchse Berlin. The change, which developed over two years, was prepared through intensive discussions with sports director Stefan Kretzschmar. Grondahl already has plenty of experience, both in the Norwegian league and at international level. Before his move, he last played for GOG Håndbold in Denmark, where he showed unbeatable performances and reached the quarter-finals of the EHF European League.
Grondahl is attracted to the Foxes' style of play, which he describes as “Formula 1 handball”. He expects to take on responsibility in the team and sees the Füchse as one of the best clubs in the world, especially because of their outstanding player Mathias Gidsel. His sporting ambitions are high because he not only wants to quickly integrate into the team in the coming season, but also wants to take advantage of the opportunity to win titles.
Career and achievements
Born in Bærum, Norway, Grondahl began his career at Haslum HK and then played for Elverum Håndball for five years. There he won the Norwegian championship three times and the national cup once before moving to GOG. With 52 caps and 160 goals scored, Grondahl is not only an experienced player, but also an important part of the Norwegian national team.
The move to Füchse Berlin is special for Grondahl as it is the first time he is playing outside of Scandinavia. The Füchse's managing director, Bob Hanning, describes Grondahl as a "top-class player", while Kretzschmar emphasizes his goal threat and the right mentality for the challenge in the handball Bundesliga. Coach Jaron Siewert values his game intelligence and ability to promote the flow of the game.
Personal ambitions and tradition
Next season, Grondahl will wear number 15, a tradition in his family that he attaches great importance to. He is determined to also learn the German language in order to better adapt to the team and to life in Berlin. Grondahl emphasizes that he sees the pressure that comes with competitive sport as motivation. In particular, he is looking forward to playing in front of a crowd that has a strong desire to win.
Former Füchse player Paul Drux will have to end his career in October due to injury, which has led the club to look for a talented backcourt player. With Tobias Grondahl, the Foxes hope to have found the ideal replacement to underpin their title ambitions in the handball Bundesliga. Those responsible are convinced that Grondahl can make a decisive contribution and are looking forward to the challenges ahead.