Handball legend Michael Damgaard leaves Magdeburg after 10 years!

Handball legend Michael Damgaard leaves Magdeburg after 10 years!

Magdeburg, Deutschland - A farewell to great importance is imminent: Michael Damgaard, the handball legend of SC Magdeburg, is adopted at the club after ten years. His path leads him back to the home of Denmark, where he will play for Høj Elite in the future. This decision was officially announced on June 3, 2023, and the last home game of the SCM was both emotionally and solemnly when Damgaard also had the winning of the Champions League in addition to the numerous successes with the team. Not only the fans, but also the club itself are painfully missed the Danes, who had been playing in Magdeburg since 2015 after having previously changed from Holstebro.

for Damgaard it also looks very promising in the new home. Høj Elite, a first division promoted, proudly emphasizes the commitment of the experienced player. The association has developed a culture of success in recent years that imitates Damgaard's ambitions. handball world reported that the former Magdeburg player emphasized how important the family relationship is and that he is available is to give everything for success.

a glamorous career

Michael Damgaard's career is impressive: with SC Magdeburg, he was able to win several titles. He celebrated two German championships (2022, 2024), two DHB Cup victories (2016, 2024) and won both the European League and the Champions League. In addition, Damgaard is also world champion and Olympic champion with the Danish national team. His move to Høj Elite is not only a step back to the Danish league, but also a sign of his efforts to continue to play at the highest level.

Stian Tönnesen, the coach of Høj Elite, is enthusiastic about Damgaard's experience and skills. "A player with his story is a real win for us," he said recently. Damgaard's upcoming challenges in the Danish handball league will surely ensure that the fans will watch the games.

a new chapter

Høj Elite, an association of oil styks Håndbold Forening and JGI Håndbold, was founded in 1991 and has repeatedly celebrated greater successes in the past. The club's biggest highlights were the ascent to the 1st division in 2011 and 2013, but the promotion to the highest Danish league in 2025 represents a special milestone. In addition, the women's team from Høj Elite has also secured direct ascent to the handball league. min-danmark shows how deeply rooted handball in Denmark is and that the sport is more than just a tour of it-it is a national passion.

Now everyone is looking forward to the debut season in the Danish handball league, and we are excited to see how the new team from Høj Elite will develop around Michael Damgaard. One thing is certain: handball in Denmark remains exciting, especially with such a prominent figure in the ranks of the new club.