Erik Ring lands in Scotland
Former AIK talent Erik Ring has signed a two-year deal with Scottish Premiership side Kilmarnock (5). Ring left AIK in 2024 for Lincoln City, where he made 75 appearances. Now 24, the winger moves on a free transfer after his Lincoln contract expired. He joins a Kilmarnock side that finished eighth in Scotland's top flight last season.
Björklund jealous of Yohanna cash
IFK Göteborg assistant Joachim Björklund did not hide it ahead of Sunday's match. "A bit jealous, it wasn't us who got the money," he said about AIK's record sale of Zadok Yohanna to Brighton (2). Göteborg sold Malcolm Brantlind for around 20 million kronor. Yohanna went for roughly 300 million. The gap stings.
CEO Söderberg stepping down
Fredrik Söderberg is on his way out as AIK's CEO. The club has started recruiting his replacement, with Söderberg staying during the transition (3). Club chairman Mikael Jomer confirmed the search is underway. No timeline yet.
Fenger feeling his best before AIK clash
IFK Göteborg forward Max Fenger says his fitness is the best it has been all year ahead of facing AIK on Sunday (6). "Best I've felt this year," Fenger told media, with test results backing up the claim. He faces an AIK side sitting 11th, desperate to climb out of the lower half.
Carlgren without a club, training at Karlberg
Former AIK goalkeeper Patrik Carlgren is a free agent after leaving Nantes. He is back in Stockholm, training with Karlberg to stay sharp (1). "The market is open," Carlgren said. He made 42 appearances for AIK before moving to France.
