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Ellie Junetoft Transfers from Hammarby to AIK at Age 16

Sixteen-year-old Ellie Junetoft leaves Hammarby to join AIK, expressing excitement about her new club and future prospects.

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  • • Ellie Junetoft, 16, transfers from Hammarby to AIK.
  • • Junetoft previously played for Malmö FF before returning to Hammarby.
  • • AIK's sports director Zinar Spindari praised Junetoft's talent and long-term interest.
  • • Junetoft expressed excitement about joining AIK and preparing for the 2026 season.

Ellie Junetoft, a promising 16-year-old football player, has officially transferred from Hammarby to AIK, as announced by AIK on November 28, 2025. Junetoft, who previously left Hammarby at age 14 to play for Malmö FF and made her Allsvenskan debut during that time, returned to Hammarby after just four months before now moving to AIK.

AIK’s sports director, Zinar Spindari, expressed enthusiasm about the signing, stating, "We are very happy that Ellie is now an AIK player. She has been outstanding in her age group for several years, and we have certainly had our eyes on her for a long time."

Junetoft herself conveyed excitement about joining one of Sweden’s biggest clubs: "AIK is one of the biggest clubs in Sweden, so it feels very fun and exciting to be here." She also mentioned a warm welcome from the coaching staff and teammates, and is eager to begin training to prepare for the competitive 2026 season.

This transfer highlights AIK's commitment to nurturing young talent as they build their squad ahead of the upcoming season.

This article was synthesized and translated from native language sources to provide English-speaking readers with local perspectives.

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