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had a sensational season, winning 14 league matches by the odd goal, to claim their first domestic title since

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, also winning the

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against IFK Göteborg, also title rivals in the league, which was decided in a straight run-in between the two candidates. There, AIK turned around a 1–0 deficit to win 2–1 and claim the title, more than enough, considering a draw had landed the title as well. Key players in the title success included goalkeeper

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, conceding just 20 goals all season, plus new defensive general Jos Hooiveld, midfielder Jorge Ortiz and striker

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, all of them departing following the title success.

Season events

After injuries to both

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and

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, AIK announced the loan signing of Milos Petkovic from Vasalund until 30 June. On 14 June, AIK announced the return of

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on a two-and-a-half year contract from Maccabi Tel Aviv. On 24 July, AIK announced the loan signing of

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from

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for the remainder of the season. On 1 August, AIK announced the signing of

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from Santo André.

Squad

Transfers

In

Loans in

Out

Loans out

Released

Trial

Friendlies

Competitions

Overview

Allsvenskan

League table

Results summary

Results by matchday

Results

Svenska Cupen

Final

Squad statistics

Appearances and goals

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