Carlstrand signs, deal runs beyond 2030
Linus Carlstrand is an AIK player. The 21-year-old striker joins from Öster on a contract stretching past 2030, with the fee reported at around 15 million kronor including bonuses (1) (3). He scored 10 goals and set up 2 more in 15 Superettan matches this season. You needed a spark up front after the Häcken stalemate. Now you have one.
Diogo Tomas agrees to join on a free transfer
Another deal is done. Diogo Tomas, the former ADO Den Haag defender, has reached a contract agreement with AIK and arrives on a Bosman (2) (7). The move was accelerated after the Filip Benkovic deal fell through. Tomas brings experience and depth to a back line that just kept its first clean sheet since the restart.
Häcken 0–0, and the attack went quiet
No goals at Bravida Arena. AIK drew 0–0 away to Häcken, a second straight clean sheet for the hosts (5). Your team had chances to nick it but could not convert. José Riveiro reshaped things in the second half and the performance improved, but the frontline remains a concern. Häcken boss Jens Gustafsson called his own side's defending "absolutely brilliant" (5). The point keeps AIK sixth in the table with 22 from 14 games.
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Sultygov, 18, lands his first senior contract
Muslim Adamovich Sultygov signed his first A-team deal with AIK earlier in July after impressing on trial (4). The 18-year-old did not even know the trial was happening at first. "It has been a long journey," he said (4). He is now chasing a senior debut.
Sällskapet away Sunday, 16:30
Next up is a trip to face Sällskapet on Sunday at Strawberry Arena, kick-off 16:30 (8). A chance to get the attack firing again after the goalless draw.
Fan-reaktioner
The Carlstrand signing has fans talking. The reaction is broadly positive, with supporters pointing to his 10 goals and 2 assists in 15 Superettan matches as proof he is arriving in form. Some see the reported 15 million kronor fee as reasonable for a young striker who could grow into the role. One Reddit user called him "red-hot and highly interesting" given those numbers. Read the full thread
