Article by Maria Olteanu – Published Tuesday, 03 March 2026, 11:04 / Updated Tuesday, 03 March 2026 11:07
Goalkeeper June Cecilie Krogh (22 years old), world champion with the Norwegian national team in the final tournament at the end of 2025, signed in the “Flower League”. This reached an agreement with SCM Râmnicu Vâlcea, the 4th place holder in the first league.
The transfer of the player currently active at Storhamar was made official by the Oltean group, through a post on the Facebook page. In the current edition, she was Gloria Bistrita's opponent in the Champions League group.
SCM Râmnicu Vâlcea presented June Krogh
June Krogh // photo: Facebook
“The long-awaited announcement has arrived! Sport Club Municipal Râmnicu Vâlcea confirms the transfer of the Norwegian goalkeeper June Cecilie Krogh, a member of the Norwegian national team and one of the most interesting presences of her generation.
June comes to Vâlcea after seasons in which she made a name for herself in Norwegian handball, in which she also gained experience in international competitions, both with Norway's national teams and in the EHF Champions League. The handball player signed a contract valid for the next three seasons.
The athlete was born in Oslo, on December 2, 2003, and at the club level she played for Son HK and Follo HK, and from 2024 she made the step to Storhamar Handball Elite, a team with a constant presence in the Champions League. At the same time, June is part of the Norwegian national team, in 2025 she made the step in the first representative team for the World Championship, a competition that ended with the world title for Norway.
The gold medal won in the seniors is not the only one in her record, she also won a gold medal at the 2022 U20 World Junior Championship.
On his free days he prefers to watch a good movie, series and loves to read. He likes manual activities and board games. When time allows, he spends time at the family cabins where he fishes, kayaks and swims.
Family is very important to her, so she prefers the company of those close to her. On the educational level, June is close to the end of her bachelor's degree in psychology”, announced those from SCM Râmnicu Vâlcea, on the Facebook page.
The first reaction of the player, after signing in Romania
I am very happy to take this step to a new country, meet new people and experience a new culture. I know that Vâlcea is a club with tradition and great ambitions for the future, and I like that.
I can't wait to meet the supporters, the people in and around the club, help build a strong team and fight together for results
– June Krogh, the new player from SCM Râmnicu Vâlcea
Vâlcea, one of the most active teams on the transfer market
June Krogh's move comes less than 24 hours after SCM Râmnicu Vâlcea also announced the transfer of left midfielder Larissa Fernanda Da Silva Nascimento, from Rocasa Gran Canaria. She signed until 2028 with the team from Zăvoi.
Recently, SCM Râmnicu Vâlcea also acquired the game coordinator for the next season Grace ZaadiEuropean, world and Olympic champion, respectively left winger Emilie Arntzen. Before, Sarah Dekker, from Team Esbjerg, and right wing Marie-Hélène Sajkafrom OCG Nice, had also reached an agreement with the Oltean formation.
