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Pierre-Emile Højbjerg has had a stellar debut season in French football and is optimistic about the future.

Højbjerg on his switch to French football: »I knew right away it was likely to be permanent«

Veteran Danish national team player Pierre-Emile Højbjerg has just turned his loan deal with French giant Marseille into a permanent contract after a standout season. Foto: Jens Dresling
Veteran Danish national team player Pierre-Emile Højbjerg has just turned his loan deal with French giant Marseille into a permanent contract after a standout season. Foto: Jens Dresling
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How would you feel if one day a letter showed up in your mailbox, sent by the French president, inviting you to a grand gala dinner at the palace?

That’s exactly what happened to Danish footballer Pierre-Emile Højbjerg earlier this year when the Danish royal couple visited the French capital in April.

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