AIK failed to negotiate a transfer for Samed Baždar from Real Zaragoza, despite earlier progress in talks. According to El Periodico de Aragon, negotiations broke down abruptly, meaning Baždar will not be joining AIK, at least for now. AIK was the leading candidate to sign the Bosnian striker, but the deal is now off.
What happened with the negotiations?
Negotiations between AIK and Real Zaragoza had been going well, with both sides working on the final details. However, in the last few hours, talks collapsed unexpectedly, changing the situation entirely. Baždar will not be playing for AIK unless there is a major turnaround in the coming days.
Why does this matter for AIK?
AIK had seen Baždar as a key reinforcement for the season. The club currently sits seventh in Allsvenskan with 4 points from two games (1 win, 1 draw, 0 losses) and a goal difference of +1. With just 3 points behind leaders IF Elfsborg, AIK needs reinforcements to keep pace at the top.
What comes next?
After the breakdown in negotiations, it is uncertain whether AIK will revive their interest in Baždar. Real Zaragoza wants to recoup as much as possible of the 3 million euros they paid for him two years ago, making a transfer difficult. AIK now has only a few days left before their next match against Djurgårdens IF (away, 16 August 2026), and they must quickly find alternative reinforcements.
AIK currently has several injured players, including Andreas Redkin, Eskil Edh, Ibrahim Cissé, Martin Ellingsen, and Stanley Wilson, making it even more crucial to find new players. The club must now focus on other targets to strengthen the team for the upcoming season.
