Axel Kouame Joins AIK with Ambitions to Shine in Allsvenskan
AIK secures Axel Kouame's signing as the midfielder aims to make a dent in Allsvenskan.
Key Points
- • Axel Kouame signed with AIK from Veikkausliiga with a contract until 2029.
- • He recorded four goals and nine assists in 21 games this season.
- • Kouame expressed excitement about joining AIK, calling it a dream come true.
- • AIK faces Sirius on Sunday, presenting Kouame's debut opportunity.
Axel Kouame, a talented 21-year-old offensive midfielder from Ivory Coast, has officially signed with Swedish football club AIK. This announcement, made on August 29, 2025, indicates Kouame’s intention to make a significant impact in the Allsvenskan league following an impressive season in Finland’s Veikkausliiga, where he scored four goals and provided nine assists in 21 matches.
AIK's Head of Scouting and Recruitment, Fredrik Wisur Hansen, confirmed the signing, stating the club had been monitoring Kouame for quite some time and believes he will resonate well with the fans. Kouame expressed his enthusiasm about the move, remarking, "It is a dream come true to be part of a club as big as AIK. When I heard about the club's interest, there wasn't much to consider, and I am very happy to now be an AIK player."
His contract will keep him at AIK until 2029, as he aims to leave a lasting mark in the club's history. Subsequently, AIK is scheduled to face Sirius on Sunday, marking Kouame’s potential debut in the team’s lineup, as they hope to climb the standings in the league.