Mikael Jomer became the chairman of AIK's board ahead of the 2024 season. In 2024, AIK finished third in Allsvenskan, but last season the team ended up seventh in the table. According to reports, the discussion around AIK in recent years has largely centered on the economy, with competitors reportedly pulling ahead and clubs like IF Brommapojkarna and IK Sirius now showing higher equity.
Jomer reportedly stated that the club has operated with too much risk in its balance sheet, especially when economic deliveries such as major player sales fail to materialize over time while a large cost base remains. He emphasized the need to combine sporting ambitions with long-term economic discipline. The way forward for AIK reportedly involves developing more players from its own ranks and investing in younger players while balancing this with on-field results.
the club has operated with too much risk in its balance sheet, especially when economic deliveries such as major player sales fail to materialize over time while a large cost base remains
Jomer reportedly said that this requires discipline and smart investments, noting that the club cannot save its way out of the situation. AIK is set to start its Allsvenskan season at home against Halmstads BK this afternoon.
the need to combine sporting ambitions with long-term economic discipline
this requires discipline and smart investments, noting that the club cannot save its way out of the situation