Red Bulls star Emil Forsberg expected to leave after sprint season

Red Bull New York star Emil Forsberg is expected to depart the club after the 2027 MLS Sprint Season and return to his native Sweden, according to a report published on Wednesday. 

Forsberg extended his contract through the sprint season next spring, Swedish outlet Sportbladet reported. The 35-year-old’s contract was set to expire following the conclusion of the 2026 season. 

A Red Bulls spokesperson had “no comment” when reached by The Post about the Swedish report. 

Questions about Forsberg’s future began to pop up over the summer after he quietly retired from international soccer this year. 

During a conversation with The Post in August, Red Bulls head of sport Julian de Guzman said that there hadn’t been “full-on initial discussions” about Forsberg’s future with the club. 

In a separate interview, Forsberg told The Post this summer that he didn’t have “any other thoughts about what’s going to happen.”

“I mean, that’s up to my agent and everybody involved in Red Bull,” he said. “I think they’re gonna come to a conclusion about what’s best for me. I’m not worried. I’m just focusing on my football right now and trying to help this club and this team to get better every day. That’s my goal.”

Forsberg has served as the club’s captain since his arrival in Harrison, N.J., and has 27 goals and 18 assists across all competitions in his time with Red Bull New York. 

The Swedish soccer star has four goals and eight assists during the regular season this year. 

He played a big role in the club’s run to the MLS Cup Final in 2024, where the club ultimately fell to the LA Galaxy. 

The Red Bulls are now in a battle to stay in playoff position with just a pair of games left on the schedule after Wednesday night’s 3-2 loss to the New England Revolution.