Örebro SK have made a new signing in midfield. According to reports in Expressen, the 30-year-old Erdal Rakip has joined the club.
Rakip arrives at Örebro SK as a free agent, having been without a club since the start of July. He leaves the Polish side Miedz Legnica behind. The length of his contract has not been disclosed. Örebro SK, currently sitting 15th in the Superettan with 19 points, will hope his experience can contribute to a stronger finish to the season.
What is Erdal Rakip's background?
Erdal Rakip is a well-known figure in Swedish football. He boasts an impressive record from his time at Malmö FF, where he made 259 appearances and won six Swedish league titles. After success in the Allsvenskan, his career took him abroad with spells at Benfica in Portugal, Crystal Palace in England, and Antalyaspor in Turkey. His most recent club was Miedz Legnica in Poland's top flight. Rakip's broad experience makes him an interesting addition for an Örebro SK side that has conceded 32 goals in 20 matches this season.
How does he affect the squad?
Bringing in a player of Rakip's calibre is a clear sign of ambition from Örebro SK. The team's midfield now gains an experienced force who can contribute both defensively and offensively. Örebro SK recently showed signs of improvement with a 2-1 victory over Varbergs BoIS on August 25th, breaking a run of poorer results. Fans can check the current squad to see how he fits in.
What's next for Örebro SK?
Örebro SK now face an important home fixture against fourth-placed Östersunds FK on September 6th. It will be a tough challenge against a team far ahead in the table. The win against Varberg, however, provided a crucial confidence boost ahead of this match. The team currently trails league leaders IFK Norrköping by 28 points, making every point a valuable step towards safer ground. All upcoming matches can be followed on our fixtures page.
Erdal Rakip is now officially an Örebro SK player and will join training ahead of next week's match. His first opportunity to make his debut could come at home against Östersunds FK.
