Finnish midfielder Kairinen has left Sparta Prague to join Greek club AEK Athens, signing a contract that runs through 2030, according to reports from Livesport and Sport.cz. The transfer ends Kairinen’s tenure with the Czech side after three and a half years of service at the Letná stadium.
The departure is part of a larger roster overhaul at Sparta Prague, where up to seven players are expected to leave the club, as reported by iDNES.cz. Kairinen and teammate Rrahmani were notably absent from the team’s recent training camp, signaling their imminent exits from the squad.
While Kairinen moves to Greece, Sparta Prague is actively seeking a replacement for attacker Rrahmani. iSport.cz reports the club is currently pursuing a Norwegian forward who was previously targeted by rival club Slavia Prague last year.
Why did Kairinen leave Sparta Prague for AEK Athens?
The move to AEK Athens represents a significant career step for the Finnish international, secured by a long-term commitment. According to Livesport, Kairinen has signed a contract that binds him to the Greek side until 2030.
The timing of the transfer coincides with a period of transition for Sparta Prague. The club is managing multiple departures simultaneously. iDNES.cz confirmed that Kairinen was among a group of players not included in the club’s camp, a common indicator in professional football that a player’s transfer is being finalized or they are no longer in the manager’s immediate plans.
How is Sparta Prague restructuring its squad?
Sparta Prague is facing a period of instability in its roster, with iDNES.cz stating that as many as seven players could depart the club.
To address the loss of Rrahmani, the club has turned its attention to the Scandinavian market. iSport.cz reports that Sparta is negotiating for a Norwegian striker. This specific target is a point of contention and interest in the Czech league, as the same player was a target for Slavia Prague during the previous year’s transfer window.
The broader landscape of Prague football remains volatile. Médium.cz reports that while Sparta manages these exits, their cross-town rivals Slavia Prague are currently dealing with the situation surrounding player Chorý, highlighting a summer of significant movement for both major Czech clubs.
What happens next for the players involved?
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