Onni Valakari, a Finnish midfielder, had been on loan at AIK from Pafos. Initially, AIK expressed interest in keeping him, but due to prolonged processes and the emergence of other opportunities, they decided not to pursue his transfer. Thomas Berntsen, AIK's sports director, stated that the purchase option in Valakari's loan agreement had expired and that the club did not attempt to negotiate a lower price. Valakari expressed his happiness with his time at AIK and conveyed his gratitude, even if he were to move elsewhere. The decision was significantly influenced by the economic factors involved in buying him out, which required considerable deliberation. Despite reaching an agreement with both Valakari and Pafos, the extended process and the appearance of other attractive options led to AIK's decision not to retain him.