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Harambee Stars fullback Eric Ouma, affectionately known as Marcelo in football circles, has bid farewell to AIK Football as he completes a transfer to Rakow Czestochowa in Poland.

The move, which puts an end to speculation about Ouma’s next destination, comes with only one year remaining on his AIK contract.

Eric Ouma’s message

In a heartfelt message, Ouma expressed gratitude to the entire AIK family, including management, teammates, and dedicated fans, for their unwavering support and the unforgettable memories created together.

He acknowledged the privilege of wearing the AIK shirt 104 times in competitive matches and running onto the field with his colleagues.

“Dear everyone in my AIK family,my team mates my coaches ,management and the ever amazing fans. Thank you for the support you have given me over the years. For the great memories we made and shared,” Ouma shared a statement on his socials.

“I will always be grateful for donning this shirt 104 times in competition and running out with you. Tack för allt,” he added.

Ouma joined AIK in 2020 from Vasalund, making four league appearances in his debut year. His standout season came in 2021, where he featured in 29 matches, accumulating an impressive total of 2594 minutes of playing time for the club.

In the 2022 and 2023 seasons, he continued to contribute with 26 league appearances, bringing his tally to 85 league appearances.

Eric Ouma’s stats

Additionally, Ouma made five appearances in international cups and 14 appearances in domestic cups, reaching a grand total of 104 appearances for the club. His remarkable achievement of reaching 100 appearances was celebrated in October.

Hailing from Nairobi, Kenya, Ouma began his professional journey by signing a six-month contract with Gor Mahia in January 2016, later extending it until the end of the year.

Following his time at Gor Mahia, he played for various clubs, including Kolkheti Poti in Georgia (January 2017) and KS Kastrioti in Albania (February 2018). By September 2018, Ouma had joined the ranks of the Swedish club Vasalund before making a significant move to AIK in 2020.