In a statement on Helsingborg's website, Azelius talks about his decision.
"I have, as I told the media, informed the nomination committee that I am resigning as chairman of the board in the event of demotion.
The other boards have also informed the nomination committee that they are making their seats available. ”
“We are deeply disappointed and naturally take our responsibility.
Until you members elect a new chairman, I will lead the board work and do it with as much spark and will as before ", continues Azelius.
Helsingborg has only won four of 29 matches in the Allsvenskan this season.
2016 was the last time the club left the top league.
The club writes that they are in a better position now than last time.
“We want to assure you that HIF today, unlike when the club left the Allsvenskan 2016, has good control of its finances and has for a long time worked with scenarios where games in the Superettan were one even though we naturally hoped that would not be the case. be fallen. ”
Helsingborg will play its final match in the Allsvenskan on Sunday away against IFK Norrköping.
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Kalmar FF won against AIK - and sends Helsingborg out of the Allsvenskan Photo: TT / Bildbyrån