Norwegian Sivert Mannsverk completes permanent move from Ajax to Sparta Prague

[p][a href="https://www.flashscore.ca/player/mannsverk-heggheim-sivert/McdmkUE4/"]Mannsverk[/a], who signed a "multi-year contract" in Prague, is particularly valued at [a href="https://www.flashscore.ca/team/sparta-prague/6qA358jH/"]Sparta[/a] for his ability to combine technical quality with a physical approach to the game.[/p][p][b]"Sivert is the sort of player who can bring balance to the team and help control the centre of the pitch; he’s also good at organising play. He’s constantly looking for the ball and actively seeks out spaces where he can make himself available to his teammates," [/b]said sporting director Tomas Rosicky of the Norwegian player.[/p][p][b]"He’s physically strong, aggressive and active in challenges. It’s precisely this combination of technical ability and physicality that we need from our deep-lying central midfielders,"[/b] Rosicky added on the club’s website.[/p][embed guid="801f14be-c3a8-41fb-ae64-171d7128a82c" url="https://x.com/ACSparta_CZ/status/2068304344177406367" social-type="twitter" /][p]Sparta’s sporting director also likes Mannsverk’s character: [b]“Over the course of last season, he often didn’t play in his ideal position, yet he always demonstrated his work ethic and willingness to commit to the team. He’s a strong character who isn’t afraid to stand up for his teammates and the club. He’s shown us the right mentality. That’s why we wanted him to continue with us.”[/b][/p][p]The 24-year-old Mannsverk joined [a href="https://www.flashscore.ca/team/ajax/8UOvIwnb/"]Ajax[/a] from Norwegian side [a href="https://www.flashscore.ca/team/molde/KYcp5BgH/"]Molde[/a] in 2023 for a fee of €6 million, but only made 18 appearances for the Amsterdam side. Mannsverk joined [a href="https://www.flashscore.ca/team/cardiff/hO8wh6aP/"]Cardiff City[/a] on a six-month loan in January 2025 before moving to Czechia on loan.[/p][p]Mannsverk made 27 appearances for Sparta Prague last season and provided two assists along the way.[b] [/b][/p][p][b]“I’m thrilled to be here. I was confident that the negotiations between the clubs would go well and that Sparta would manage to finalise the transfer. I’m already looking forward to seeing the lads again,”[/b] said Mannsverk after signing the contract.[/p]