SC Bern has reportedly signed two Swiss youngsters from abroad

Rumors from Sweden and Finland report that the deals to bring Joel Grossniklaus and Paul Mottard back to Switzerland are done. The club from the capital city, however, has not confirmed the two transfers yet.

Grossniklaus, 19, is a product of Thun's and Langnau's organization. For the past two years, the forward has been playing for Malmö Redhawks' U20 squad. For his part, Mottard went through Geneva's and Biel's organization before leaving for Finland in 2024. After one year in the highest junior league there, this season, the 19-year-old already made his debut in the Liiga with Ilves Tampere.

Internationally, the two forwards have suited up for Switzerland at various levels and also participated in the U18 World Championship during the 2023-24 season.