Henry Meja has linked up with his new side AIK in Sweden in readiness for the new season and will don jersey 30 with ‘ATOLA’ imprinted on the back.AIK confirmed that he is expected to join with the rest of the team for preseason training at Skytteholms IP next week on Monday.The Kenyan youngster completed a sensational move to the Swedish giants in September after putting pen to paper to a five-year deal, and was officially unveiled four months later at Friends Arena, quite a big change from the Ruaraka Grounds where he was accustomed to.📍 Friends Arena, @HenryMejja. pic.twitter.com/QYL0mW5vsX— AIK Fotboll (@aikfotboll) January 6, 2022 He reveled at the chance to be in the same team with his compatriot Eric ‘Marcelo’ Otieno who has carved a name for himself in Sweden owing to his superb performance more so in the concluded season.”I have been here a couple of days. There is so much cold but I will adapt to it. The stadium is good and I am so happy to be here. We were in the same school with Eric Otieno so it is so good to be with him on the same team,” he said in his first interview with the club.Henry Meja looks like he is about to tear up the Swedish top-tier! Love to see it. All the best @HenryMejja #StarsAbroad https://t.co/Qav52PX3iz— Jeff Kinyanjui (@Nyash88) January 6, 2022 In September, the immediate former Tusker FC forward expressed his excitement with the move, noting that the club suited him perfectly.”I’m very happy to have this opportunity. AIK as a club suits me perfectly and I have got a great impression of everyone I have met. It’s also fun to play with Erick (Otieno). Now I look forward to showing what I can to my teammates and the club’s supporters,” Meja was quoted by the club’s portal then.Henry Meja has been unveiled at Swedish club, AIK. He will don jersey number 30. He has opted for his surname Atola and not family name Meja at the back. He joins Eric ‘Marcelo’ Ouma at the club. pic.twitter.com/HZcdlttMAC— Ole Teya (@Kevin_teya) January 6, 2022 Meja broke into the limelight in late 2019 while playing in the famous offseason Cleo Malala Tournament in Mumias and was subsequently signed by reigning Kenyan champions Tusker FC.The 20-year-old forward was named the Young Player of the Year during last season’s FKFPL awards following an impressive season with the Brewers that saw him score 10 goals and set up a couple of others.
