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Tweeted: Runström Joins Revs

Preseason trialist Björn Runström has signed a contract to join the Revs according to his agent. (Photo: Joshua Pearson)

Two weeks ago it appeared the New England Revolution’s chances of signing Björn Runström had come to an end after the Swedish striker rejected the team’s final offer according to his agent, Patrick Mörk. Now, apparently, Runström is set to become the Revs latest signing .

According Fotbolltransfers.com’s Jakob Celik, who translated the tweet from Runström’s agent Patrick Mörk for New England Soccer Today, it reads:

“Björn Runström next Swede in MLS. Joins New England Revolution – the contract was just signed.“

The Swedish forward scored once in three matches while on trial with the Revolution during the FC Tucson Desert Diamond Cup preseason.

Runström, 28, most recently played for Hammarby IF in the Swedish second division. His contract with Hammarby was not renewed after a reported disagreement with head coach Greg Berhalter, a former U.S. International. Runstrom, a 6-foot-1 forward, was also on the books at Danish SuperLiga club Odense Boldklub (2008-2011), English Premier League club Fulham FC (2006-2008), and Italian clubs ACF Fiorentina (2003-2004), A.C. ChievoVerona (2002-2003) and Bologna F.C. (2001-2002).

Runström has also had loan spells with Norway’s Molde FK (2010-11), Luton Town F.C. (2007), a lower division English club, and German club 1. FC Kaiserslautern (2007-08). The Swede’s best years came in his initial stint at Hammarby from 2004 till 2006 when he scored 22 goals, earning a move to Fulham for a reported fee of around $1.1 million.

Runström’s signing would make him the Revs fifth addition – excluding rookies – at forward the season. The Revs have already added French Saër Sène, Colombian Fernando Cardenas, former D.C. United striker Blake Brettschneider, and Colombian Jose “Pepe” Moreno. Sène tallied his first goal last weekend in the Revs 1-0 win over the Portland timbers, while Moreno has yet to play.

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