Swedish top-flight side, AIK have confirmed the departure of assistant coach Sean O’Shea after the conclusion of the 2021 season where the team narrowly missed out on the title.AIK, which is home to Harambee Stars defender Erick Ouma Ouma lost out this year’s Swedish league title to Malmo on goal difference. Both teams amassed a total of 59 points after 30 rounds of league matches but Malmo’s +28 goal difference compared to AIK’s +20 saw them lift the title.The conclusion of the season has also seen the departure of Irish coach O’Shea who has been with the club for the last three years. He has been hailed for contributing to the development of the team in several areas,” “We are very grateful for the work that Sean has done for the club during these three years. With his knowledge, he has been a strong contributor to the development of several areas within AIK Football’s management staff and around its working methods. Loyalty and professionalism have been leading through Sean’s work and we wish him all the best in future assignments,” sports director Henrik Jurelius told AIK’s official website.Tak för allt @aikfotboll it’s been an honour 👍🏻🖤💛#aik #allsvenskan #sweden pic.twitter.com/Nqe5QMO2hv— Sean O’Shea (@seanoshea82) December 6, 2021 O’Shea, who will be replaced by Martin Falk who has left Sandvikens IF for a return to the club said that he has enjoyed his time at the club adding that he is leaving to discover opportunities an indication that he is moving to another club.“After talking to the club, we have decided that I will leave the club at the end of the season to discover other opportunities in football. I can honestly say that it has been a privilege to represent this fantastic club for three years, I have loved every minute in the club. I would like to thank all the staff and all the players for the time we have spent together. I wish Bartosz (Grzelak) and the club all the best next season and in the future,” he stated.