Östers IF is on the verge of a major sale, with midfielder Musa Jatta set to join Norwegian club Tromsø. According to hurbra.se, the transfer is close and the reported fee exceeds 10 million Swedish kronor, with potential add-ons taking the total value towards 14 million.
The deal is not yet official but is expected to be completed before the Norwegian transfer window closes on September 2. The 21-year-old Jatta, who signed a four-year contract with Öster in January of this year, is scheduled to undergo a medical on Wednesday. The club has previously sold players like Youssoupha Sanyang and Linus Carlstrand for significant sums, demonstrating a functioning talent development model. Öster's most recent match was a 1-2 home loss to United Nordic on September 4, meaning their recent form over the last five games reads two wins, one draw, and two losses.
What does the deal mean for Östers finances?
The transfer of Musa Jatta would become one of the biggest sales for Östers IF in recent years. The reported base fee of over 10 million kronor is significant for a Superettan club. According to hurbra.se, it is above all the time perspective that makes the deal remarkable, as Jatta has only played ten league matches since his debut in May.
The club has a history of selling players to higher divisions. Youssoupha Sanyang was sold to Slavia Prague for a sum plus bonuses, while Linus Carlstrand moved to AIK for a sum in total. Not all of the fee from Jatta's sale may end up in Öster's coffers, as a portion could go to AC Oulu due to a future resale clause. Such income is vital for the club's long-term economy and ability to continue investing in young players.
How has Musa Jatta performed for Öster?
Musa Jatta made his Superettan debut for Östers IF on May 13, 2026, after waiting for his work permit. Up until August 30, the Swedish midfielder had played ten matches in the league, accumulating playing time. His rapid development and adaptation to senior football have been contributing factors to the strong interest from abroad.
His contract, which runs until 2030, showed the confidence the club had in him. He now faces a new chapter in the Eliteserien with Tromsø. To follow the development of the rest of the squad, fans can check our squad page.
How does the sale affect the team for the autumn?
The loss of a player with Jatta's potential will be felt in the squad. However, Östers IF has shown the ability to handle such changes before. The team's focus must now quickly turn to the remaining matches of the Superettan season.
Following the loss to United Nordic, the team's recent form shows two wins, one draw, and two losses from the last five games.
