On Thursday it became official that Striker Henok Goitom leaving AIK. A little later in the day then presented the club that made it clear the crowd favorite and former Real Madrid striker Eero Markkanen again.
The 24-year-old Markkanen has signed a three year contract with AIK. And Finn rejoice to return to the club he made a hit in the spring of 2014.
– Along with JJK is my club. I know the players, the coaches, the training facility, the city and the stadium. We are AIK, we are not you. They have the best fans, the confidence they show in me and their sincere desire to get me back has impressed me, says Markkanen to his agenturs website, orsasport.com.
– It is obvious that I and AIK are aiming to win national championships next year. I expect too much of myself. For I have learned a lot during this journey, both as a person and player.
According to Markkanen, he had other options when he would choose a new club after a few months in the Finnish league runner-Rops.
– I could have continued in Europe, or move to Russia, but I wanted to AIK and the goal is that I’m moving abroad again after having done very well me, says the 24-year-old.
While Markkanen might not be a straight replacement for Henok Goitom Finn now has big shoes to fill. One who believes in “Eero the Hero” AIK is precisely Goitom.
– I think that recruitment is good. It is a player who has done well in the past AIK and he knows how the club works, says Goitom to the Soccer Channel.
– To play AIK need to have a certain type of mentality. Eero has it and he is loved by the fans. So it is a good referral, continues Goitom.
Even nygamle teammate, midfielder Ebenezer Ofori, is pleased to Markkanen has signed for AIK.
– It is good. He is welcomed. We are delighted to have him back. It’s good for the team, said Ofori.
– I have a good memory of him in AIK. I remember his goal away against Everton. It was amazing, puts Ghanaian to.
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