Abdelrahman Boudah, 26, will face his former club Hammarby on Sunday at 3Arena after returning to Sweden on loan at Västerås SK. He joined Hammarby in 2022 and later moved to Japan's Albirex Niigata in 2024, and now hopes for a positive reception from Hammarby fans. Boudah stated he ended his time at Hammarby well and has encountered fans who approached him positively at matches.
He vowed not to celebrate any goal against Hammarby, according to Fotbolltransfers. He added that if supporters act inappropriately, he will retaliate, but he insisted he would never celebrate. He emphasized he is focused on enjoying the match and will avoid provocation.
According to Fotbollskanalen, Boudah revealed he had been looking forward to this match since his return to Sweden. He described it as fun to meet old teammates and return to 3Arena, with only positive feelings. He mentioned he has been in contact with friend and former teammate Montader Madjed, joking that Madjed is always afraid of him.
On the pitch, Boudah said they will have a battle but remain friends. Fotbollskanalen reported that Boudah's season began with a substitute appearance in VSK's opener, followed by four straight starts. Boudah admitted he had a tough pre-season due to injuries but is now feeling back.
He praised coach Kalle Rubin's development, according to Fotbollskanalen, noting he had known him from a previous loan in fall 2024. Boudah believes that the team's playing style suits him and with Rubin's confidence, it is hard not to perform well. It remains unclear what his contract status with Albirex Niigata is, the length of his loan, or how he performed in Japan.