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The Kenyan left back has been linked with a host of English Premier League clubs before and now, AIK’s director of football has revealed he will not stand in his way.
AIK director of football Thomas Bernsten has revealed the club will not stand in the way of Erick ‘Marcelo’ Otieno should a bid for his services arrive this winter.
The Kenyan left back has severally been linked with a move away in recent years, but opted to stay put.
But it now seems that the former Gor Mahia defender is on his way out, and Berntsen has revealed that the club will not stand in his way this time.
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“I'm betting that Otieno will play in a different set than AIK's next year,” Bernsten told AIK Play.
“I know it can be a heavy message for our fans to hear. He has a contract for one more year. Otieno has been on the verge of leaving this club in quite a few transfer windows.”
The director has revealed he promised Otieno he would not stand in his way in an offer came in last summer.
“He chose, with some pressure from us, to stay this summer to save the contract in the Allsvenskan. He has stood loyally with us and he deserves a trade if a good offer comes our way. I almost went so far as to promise him that last summer.”
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In 2021, it was reported that Leicester, Manchester City and Brighton were scouting the full-back, with his agent Jamal Ibrahim confirming that there was strong interest in Otieno.
“Of course there are foreign clubs that follow him,” Ibrahim told FotbollDirekt.
“ I have received many calls. There is not much I can say about it, but that many are interested and follow him is true.
“From top leagues in Europe to more "ordinary" leagues. We respect everyone who gets in touch.
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Ibrahim added then that he was in continuous contact with AIK who were open to selling Otieno even then
“We talk to AIK from time to time about Erick and they want to sell him. We are happy that the club wants to sell him.
“They will sell him, at the same time it is up to AIK if the offer is right when it comes in.” the agent said.
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