According to major media reports, there have been many changes at AIK during the winter. Head coach Mikkjal Thomassen has been replaced by José Riveiro, though the specific reasons for this change are not known. Established players such as Anton Salétros and Filip Benkovic have left AIK, but the reasons for their departures have not been disclosed.
AIK has brought in a couple of new signings, including center-back Ibrahim Cissé, 27, who joined from KuPS (Kuopion Palloseura). Cissé has a good first impression of his new club, stating, 'This is a big club. ' He made his competitive debut for AIK earlier on Saturday, when the team beat IK Oddevold 3-0 in the Swedish Cup.
It has been good. But it was a long time since I last played. I am happy to be here.
Cissé has signed a contract that runs through the 2028 season, but the exact terms or financial details of this contract are not available. In addition to Cissé, AIK has also brought in new signings in the form of Amel Mujanic, Lukas Bergquist, and Mohammed Shilla during the winter. After waiting for his work permit to be in place, Ibrahim Cissé was able to join his new club AIK a while ago, though how long he waited is unclear.
Most recently against Häcken (4-0 win), he played 90 minutes, when the black and yellows advanced to the quarterfinals. Cissé explains that he is still not in top form, saying, 'I feel that I played at 80 percent now. I have more in me.
I will take one match at a time. Winning is the most important thing for both the team and me.
I haven't had a full preseason with the team. ' AIK faces Gais in the Swedish Cup quarterfinals this weekend.