Sebastian Tounekti Remains Committed to Hammarby Amid Foreign Interest
Sebastian Tounekti commits to Hammarby, prioritizing league victory over foreign offers.
Key Points
- • Tounekti prioritizes winning the championship with Hammarby over moving abroad.
- • He sees a move to foreign clubs as 'unrealistic' this summer.
- • Hammarby is currently four points behind Mjällby in the title race.
- • Teammate Victor Eriksson emphasizes the team's focus on winning the remaining matches.
Sebastian Tounekti, a promising winger for Hammarby IF, has reiterated his dedication to the club despite reported interest from foreign teams such as Leicester, Toulouse, Köln, and Blackburn. The 23-year-old stated that winning a championship with Hammarby is a priority over any potential move abroad, deeming it "unrealistic" to leave the team this summer.
Tounekti’s commitment comes as Hammarby finds itself four points behind league leaders Mjällby in the Allsvenskan title race. After a recent victory against IFK Norrköping, he reflected positively on his development, contrasting it with previous struggles during a loan in Norway. He emphasized, "It shows that one is on the right path," indicating his growth within Hammarby’s framework.
Additionally, Hammarby defender Victor Eriksson reinforced this focus, expressing that the team is centered on their performance and securing victories in their upcoming matches. With the title within reach, Tounekti and his teammates see their remaining eleven matches as crucial in their pursuit of the league title, a goal they believe is still attainable.