John Paul Dembe's reaction to joining Europa League side Hacken

John Paul Dembe's reaction to joining Europa League side Hacken|COURTESY

STARS ABROAD John Paul Dembe's reaction to joining Europa League side Hacken

Allan Damba • 10:40 - 16.12.2023

The teenager put pen to paper on a four-year employment contract and was quick to highlight his ambitions headed forward.

Youngster John Paul Dembe sealed a permanent deal with Swedish top-flight side BK Hacken.

The teenager put pen to paper on a four-year employment contract and was quick to highlight his ambitions headed forward.

John Paul Dembe has signed a four-year contract at Hacken|COURTESY

"I want to win the shooting league in the Allsvenskan, and if I do my best, I think it's possible," he told the club media.

The striker was loaned out ahead of the 2023 autumn season from KCCA and has since been part of the A team and BK Häcken's academy. In the P19 Allsvenskan, he was noted for ten goals in 8 games.

"I have done well, and that is why I am getting a new contract. It is a big difference from Uganda. The environment is good, and BK Häcken has nice facilities and is a good club."

John Paul Dembe has signed a four-year contract at Hacken|COURTESY

Dembe has credentials from Uganda's U20 national team and made his A-team debut in the Europa League match against Qarabaq. His contract with BK Häcken extends to 2027.

"I am very happy to have signed for BK Häcken. And I want to start by thanking the coaches and players who have supported me during my first time at the club. I will make sure to perform well and score goals."

Hacken's head coach, Martin Ericsson, was keen to highlight his gratitude for signing the budding talent.

"A great attacking talent that we got to know for the first time at the African U20 championships just over a year ago."

"During the loan period, he has played a lot of P19 matches and has shown what a goalscorer he is. An exciting player with great development potential and qualities that can develop him into a complete striker in the future."

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