Helsingborg defender Joel Ekstrand has signed with Udinese.
The 21 year-old Swede has penned a four-year deal with Udinese through to 2015.
"It feels sad to leave the club that I love, but incredibly inspiring to get the chance to play in one of Europe's best leagues," said Ekstrand.
Helsingborg sporting director Jesper Jansson was equally pleased with the move.
"Our sale of Joel will be counted among the best transfers that Helsingborg have been involved in over the last decade. Probably no central defender from Sweden has been sold at this price in recent years."