Secret Universal deal continued after public split
AIK continued doing business with player agency Universal long after publicly announcing the collaboration was over in 2023, according to new revelations. The agency reportedly helped with player sales even after the club stated the partnership had ended, raising serious questions about transparency around how transfers were handled (1) (3).
Player revolt plotted against former manager
A new book claims former AIK manager Andreas Brännström was tipped off about a planned player rebellion during his time at the club. Three players were singled out as the ringleaders, though they remain unnamed. The revelation points to the depth of internal turmoil at a club already struggling on the pitch (2).
Fan reactions
Fans are reacting with frustration and fatigue to the Universal revelations. The mood on Reddit is one of resignation, with supporters feeling the club's leadership has been misleading them for years while results on the pitch keep getting worse. See the full discussion here.
