Henny Reistad joins Brest Bretagne after six years at Esbjerg

Norwegian handball star Henny Reistad (27) will leave Danish club Esbjerg at the end of next season and join French club Brest Bretagne, the clubs confirmed Friday. The move marks a major transfer for the world's top-ranked player. Esbjerg coach Tomas Axner praised Reistad's professionalism and leadership, saying she developed strong leadership skills and cares deeply about teammates. Club chairman Bjarne Pedersen called her departure the end of a special chapter, noting her crucial role in the club's rise over six years. Reistad has been named the world's best player for three consecutive years, with Olympic gold, two World Championship titles, and three European Championship titles for Norway. She won the Champions League once and the Danish league three times with Esbjerg.