Olivia Gracia leaves AIK and Brighton recall their forward

Olivia Gracia leaves AIK, returns to Brighton today

Olivia Gracia's loan is over. Wednesday's match at Skytteholm is her last in the black and yellow shirt before she returns to Brighton & Hove Albion FC (2). Seven goals this spring. That is what walks out the door.

Gracia had been on loan with AIK for the spring season. Brighton are calling her back, and AIK's attack just got lighter.

AIK show interest in Gais centre-back Oskar Ågren

AIK have their eyes on Oskar Ågren. The 27-year-old Gais centre-back addressed the speculation himself: "That interest, I think, always exists if you're performing well," Ågren said (1).

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A Gais source summed it up bluntly: "No smoke without fire" (1).

Fan reactions

The Gracia news landed poorly. Supporters are questioning the timing of losing a seven-goal forward mid-season while the club sits tenth. The Ågren link is drawing mixed responses, some see a needed defensive reinforcement, others point out the club already needed attacking help before Gracia's departure.

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Sources

  • 1. expressen.se — Gais om AIK:s intresse för mittbacken: ”Ingen rök utan eld”
  • 2. fotbolldirekt.se — Beskedet: Stjärnan lämnar AIK – återvänder till England
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