BK Häcken's new signing, Harun Ibrahim, has made his first appearance wearing the club's jersey during a 0-0 draw against AIK on Monday evening. Ibrahim, who previously played for Göteborg FC, finds himself back in Allsvenskan and is enjoying the return to familiar surroundings.
Ibrahim expressed his satisfaction with his new team: - Sett till alla förutsättningar så blir det inte bättre. AIK med ett bra bortafölje, bra tryck på läktaren - det blir inte bättre, säger han. [Given all the right conditions, it couldn't be better. AIK with good off-field support and pressure from the bench - that's perfect.] The player is glad to be back in Göteborg, noting that he has friends and family nearby.
- Ja, det var prioritet för mig. Det fanns andra intressen också, men när Göteborg kom upp… det är hemma. Jag hade vänner och familj på läktaren här idag, jag tror det är alla fotbollsspelares dröm att vara nära sin familj och utöva den sporten man älskar. [Yes, it was a priority for me. There were other interests too, but when Göteborg came up… this is home. I have friends and family on the bench today; I think it's every footballer’s dream to be close to their family and play the sport they love.] Ibrahim also highlighted the benefits of being back in his hometown:
- Det ger ett annat lugn och en annan trygghet. Det är guld. [It gives a different kind of peace and security. It's gold.] Despite not having played regularly for some time, Ibrahim is optimistic about finding form quickly.
- Jag har tränat på som fan och jag fick en bra träningsvecka efter Halmstad-matchen. Sen är jag lättränad och lätt i benen. Jag hoppas kunna nå min toppform så fort som möjligt. [I have been training like a madman and had a good training week after the match against Halmstad. Now I am light on my feet and in great shape. I hope to reach top form as soon as possible.] Ibrahim's transition into Häcken has been smooth, according to him.
- Det är ett bra och välkomnande lag och jag har koll på spelarna sen innan, så det har varit enkelt. [It is a great and welcoming club; I knew the players before, so it was easy.] However, Ibrahim's return has also sparked some reactions from Göteborg FC supporters. He acknowledges that there were expectations for his return but explains:
- Det var inte rätt tillfälle. Både och. Det var inte skrivet i stjärnorna att jag skulle komma tillbaka. Med andra omständigheter hade det kunnat hända, men just nu var det inte tillgängligt. [It wasn't the right time. Both and. It was not written in the stars that I would come back. Under different circumstances it could have happened, but now it isn't available.] Ibrahim also addressed the criticism he faced from Göteborg FC supporters.
- Det blev lite där, men jag tror att alla med insikt förstod. Alla som har insikt i hur situationen utspelade sig förstod. Så det är no hard feelings så sätt. [There was some of that, but I believe everyone with insight understood. Everyone who understands how the situation unfolded understood. So there are no hard feelings.]
