A good deal for the Djurgården – even if it could have been even better.

”We have had a couple of options that would have been better financially but Badji rather have wanted to play in Europe to get a good sporting plan in his development. It is something we have a lot of respect for, regardless of the financial outcome. So this is still a fantastic deal for Djurgården in many ways, not least in respect of the resale and liquidity”, says sporting director Bosse Andersson to the kubbens website.

Dif-striker nobbade jätteövergång to China

The 21-year-old striker has made 15 goals in 54 matches and has said that he is grateful to Djurgården sell him to Rapid Vienna.

”I take with me many fine memories and I would like to thank all players, leaders and supporters for these years. I hope I can come back and play for Djurgården again later in my career,” says Badji.