Toulouse FC has finalized a deal to sign Danish striker Casper Tengstedt from Feyenoord Rotterdam, with the agreement reached on Saturday, August 29, 2026. The 26-year-old center-forward is set to arrive in Haute-Garonne shortly to undergo a medical examination, after which he will don the number nine shirt for the French Ligue 1 club. Dutch media outlet FR12 reported that the transfer was swiftly agreed upon over the weekend.

Background and Previous Season

Tengstedt joins Toulouse after spending a single season at Feyenoord, where he accumulated 628 minutes of playing time. He faced stiff competition from teammates Ayase Ueda, Nacho Ferri, and Shaqueel van Persie, which led to his exclusion from head coach Giovanni van Bronckhorst's plans. Prior to his move to Toulouse, Tengstedt also attracted interest from Greek club PAOK and Major League Soccer's Seattle Sounders.

Connection with Head Coach Jens Berthel Askou

This transfer marks a reunion between Tengstedt and Toulouse head coach Jens Berthel Askou, who previously managed him at Danish club Horsens starting in 2021. During their time together, Tengstedt was often utilized on both wings, contributing significantly to the team's offense. In his tenure at Horsens from 2020 to 2022, he netted 20 goals and provided 10 assists. Askou has been vocal about his desire for offensive reinforcements, particularly following Toulouse's recent 2-0 defeat to Lyon.

Career Overview

Tengstedt will become the eighth Danish player in the history of Toulouse FC, adding depth to the attacking options alongside Santiago Hidalgo, Jacen Russell-Rowe, and Julian Vignolo. Standing at 1.84 meters and weighing 79 kg, he has represented Denmark at the Under-21 level, earning five caps and scoring once. His move to Ligue 1 will mark the seventh professional league in his career. After being signed by Portuguese club Benfica in 2023, Tengstedt faced Toulouse in a Europa League play-off match in February 2024. He then spent the 2024-2025 season on loan at Hellas Verona, where he scored seven goals and provided two assists in 26 appearances.

With his experience and previous success, Tengstedt is expected to make a significant impact at Toulouse FC as they look to strengthen their squad for the upcoming season.