GAIS have sent midfielder Kees Sims on loan to Norwegian club FK Haugesund. The agreement, confirmed by the Swedish club on September 3, 2026, runs until the end of the OBOS-ligaen season.
The Swedish side, currently sitting ninth in Allsvenskan with 26 points from 19 games, view the loan as an opportunity for the player to gain playing time. Technical director Magnus Sköldmark commented on the decision directly. "It's a very good opportunity for Kees to get valuable playing time in a team chasing promotion in the OBOS-ligaen," Sköldmark told GAIS's official website.
What does the loan mean for Kees Sims' development?
For Sims himself, the move to Norway is a chance to take the next step in his career. The young midfielder expressed his enthusiasm about joining a team in a good position heading into the final stretch of the season. "It felt like a fantastic opportunity for me to join a strong team that is in a good position for the season's last 11 matches," Sims said. He added that he hopes to play some good matches and develop as a player during his time in Haugesund.
Sims finished by wishing everyone at GAIS the best for the rest of the season and said he will follow the club's results. GAIS have scored 25 goals and conceded 18 so far this season, giving them a goal difference of plus seven. They are, however, 16 points behind league leaders Sirius.
How does this affect the GAIS squad?
The loan of Sims comes as GAIS manage an injury situation. William Milovanovic is currently sidelined with an injury, as confirmed by the club's injury list. Despite this, GAIS have chosen to loan out a player, indicating confidence in the current squad's depth. The club has a balanced record of seven wins, five draws, and seven losses so far.
The upcoming schedule contains tough challenges, including an away match against Mjällby AIF on September 20. Fans can follow the entire fixture run on the club's fixtures page. Mjällby sit twelfth in the table, making the encounter an important opportunity for GAIS to gather points.
What happens next for the player?
Kees Sims now travels to Norway to train with his new team. FK Haugesund have eleven matches remaining in the OBOS-ligaen, and Sims will be available for all of them. The loan gives him a clear timeframe and a concrete objective: to help Haugesund in their promotion push.
For GAIS, it means a player gets regular match practice in a competitive league, which could strengthen him for a potential return. The club's squad page will be updated to reflect the temporary change. Sims's loan deal expires upon the completion of the Norwegian season, giving all parties a clear endpoint for the arrangement. GAIS's next match is on September 20 away to Mjällby AIF.
