Mikael Lustig Takes Over as Interim Sports Director at Västerås SK
Mikael Lustig has been named interim sports director at Västerås SK as the club seeks a permanent replacement following Kalle Karlsson's departure.
- • Mikael Lustig appointed interim sports director at Västerås SK.
- • He replaces Kalle Karlsson, who left for a head coach role elsewhere.
- • Lustig previously worked in Västerås SK's academy.
- • Västerås SK began searching for a permanent sports director with Lustig involved in the process.
- • Lustig has 94 caps for the Swedish national team and works as an SVT Sport expert.
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Mikael Lustig has been appointed as the interim sports director at Västerås SK following the departure of Kalle Karlsson. Karlsson left the club to become the head coach of a second-tier team, leading Västerås SK, newly promoted to the Allsvenskan in 2026, to seek a replacement. Lustig, 38, previously served in the club’s academy and will now play a key role in the ongoing efforts to find a permanent sports director.
A former professional footballer, Lustig earned 94 caps for the Swedish national team between 2008 and 2021 and has worked as a football expert for SVT Sport since October. His deep experience in Swedish football and connection to Västerås SK makes him a fitting choice to guide the club through this transitional period.
The club has already begun evaluating candidates to fill the sports director role permanently, with Lustig heavily involved in this recruitment process. Västerås SK’s return to Sweden’s top league after winning the Superettan marks a crucial phase for the club, underscoring the importance of stable leadership in the sporting department.
Lustig’s appointment reflects Västerås SK’s commitment to maintaining momentum as they prepare for the challenges of the Allsvenskan season under new management structures.
This article was translated and synthesized from Swedish sources, providing English-speaking readers with local perspectives.
Source articles (2)
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Kalle Karlsson's new position
Sources disagree on Kalle Karlsson's new coaching position
aftonbladet.se
"Kalle Karlsson has taken on the head coach position at Hammarby."
expressen.se
"Kalle Karlsson was confirmed as the head coach for a second-tier team."
Why this matters: One source states Kalle Karlsson is now the head coach of Hammarby, while the other claims he is confirmed as head coach for a second-tier team. This discrepancy affects the understanding of the context surrounding Lustig's appointment.
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