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Erick 'Marcelo' Ouma: Harambee Stars defender bids farewell to Sweden, joins Polish champions

Harambee Stars defender Erick 'Marcelo' Ouma has joined Polish champions Rakow Czestochowa. (Photo: Rakow Czestochowa/Facebook)

By Sports Reporter | Saturday, January 13, 2024

Erick Ouma's transfer to Rakow Czestochowa includes a substantial fee, with Vasalund guaranteed a 30% share, surpassing Ksh150 million.

Harambee Stars defender Erick 'Marcelo' Ouma has bid farewell to Swedish club AIK, completing a highly-anticipated move to Polish champions Rakow Czestochowa.

His unveiling marked the end of speculation about his future, as he signed a two-year deal with an option for additional years with Rakow.

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Expressing gratitude on Facebook, Ouma thanked fans for their support and shared memories, highlighting his 104 appearances for AIK.

Dear @AIKfotboll family,my team mates ,my coaches ,management and fans.

Thank you for the support over the years. For the great memories we made and shared.

I will always be grateful.

Tack för allt 🖤💛 pic.twitter.com/Jr1PgKxXxY
— Erick Ouma (@Erick__ouma) January 12, 2024

Born in Nairobi in 1996, Ouma's football journey started with Gor Mahia FC before successful stints in Georgia and Albania, finding his stride with Vasalunds IF in Sweden. He then signed for AIK in January 2020, amassing 103 appearances, four goals, and 15 assists.

The transfer to Rakow Czestochowa includes a substantial fee, with Vasalund guaranteed a 30% share, surpassing Ksh150 million.