Sebastian Karlsson and Mateo Maraš to PSG Handball
SEBASTIAN KARLSSON, EXPERIENCED INTERNATIONAL WINGER
Having come through the ranks of IK Sävehof in Sweden, Sebastian Karlsson had his first experience abroad at the age of 17, playing for Spanish team Gades in 2012-2013. He then returned to the club of his beginnings for a ten-year period, winning two league titles, a Swedish Cup and an EHF Challenge Cup.
The right winger was elected to the Swedish championship’s “All Star Team” in 2022 and 2023, before becoming a Montpellier Handball player. He will leave the Hérault club in a few months to join Paris Saint-Germain Handball.
Sebastian Karlsson won the bronze medal with his national team at the 2024 European Championship in Germany.
Sebastian Karlsson, future right winger of Paris Saint-Germain Handball
“I am really excited to play for Paris Saint-Germain Handball. It is a great club with huge ambitions and I am eager to contribute to its success by bringing my experience on the pitch. I am determined to give the best of myself to enrich the team’s track record and thrill the supporters.”
Mateo Maras, a career on the rise
Mateo Maraš started his professional career in 2018 in his hometown of Split (Croatia) with RK Balic-Metlicic. The 23-year-old right-back headed to North Macedonia two years later to join Eurofarm Pelister. In 2022, he signed for MOL Tatabanya KC in Hungary.
With the Croatian selection, the new Parisian made his first appearance in April 2021, during a match against Slovakia, where he scored 4 goals. He then participated in the European Championship the following year, in the 2023 World Championship and then again in the Euro, in 2024, scoring 9 times.
Mateo Maras, future right-back of Paris Saint-Germain Handball
“Joining Paris Saint-Germain Handball represents an exceptional opportunity for me. Contributing to the momentum of such a talented team, composed of world-class players, is a real honour. This new chapter in my career will be a key step. I look forward to arriving in Paris next summer and defending the Rouge & Bleu colours.”
Thierry Omeyer, General Manager of Paris Saint-Germain Handball
“We are delighted to welcome Sebastian Karlsson and Mateo Maraš from next season. With Sebastian’s arrival, we are strengthening our squad with an experienced player and Mateo is a promising young player who has already shown his potential on a continental scale. Together, they will bring real added value to our squad and we are confident that they will play a key role in the future. We look forward to welcoming them to our squad.”
