Kakoullis still an AIK player, club hits back
AIK have firmly denied that Andronikos Kakoullis has joined Omonia Nicosia, insisting they still hold the player's rights. The Cypriot club presented Kakoullis as their signing, but AIK say he remains only on loan at Aris Limassol and that the conditions for a permanent move have not been triggered (1).
Recruitment chief Miika Takkula didn't hide his reaction: "We are very surprised," he said, after seeing Kakoullis unveiled by another club while still under AIK contract (2). It's a messy situation, and AIK are making it clear they won't be pushed around.
The bigger picture
This comes just months after the record sale of Zadok Yohanna to Brighton, a deal that reshaped AIK's finances but left the squad thinner. The club have been vocal about not letting their strategy be dictated by the windfall, and this firm stance on Kakoullis suggests they won't sell assets on anyone else's terms. Stanley Wilson's recent extension through 2029 was another signal that AIK want to build, not just cash in.
Fan reactions
AIK fans on Reddit aren't holding back. The consensus is clear: Omonia jumped the gun, and supporters are backing the club's aggressive response. One thread captured the mood perfectly, with fans dissecting the statement and applauding AIK for not rolling over. Read the discussion here.
