Swedish club Djurgarden IF has decided not to offer a contract to Ghanaian midfielder Mujeeb Abdul Samad following his trial with the team.
The 19-year-old, known for his defensive strength and precise passing, spent two weeks training with Djurgarden after catching the club’s attention during a scouting visit to Ghana last December. Standing nearly 190 cm tall, Abdul Samad had been praised for his technical ability and composure on the ball despite his size.
“He has a skilled passing foot, both in the short and long passing game, and also has very good technique for being so big,” Djurgarden’s sports coordinator, Peter Kisfaludy, noted when the trial was first announced.
However, after evaluating his performances in training and friendly matches, Djurgarden’s coaching staff ultimately decided he did not fit their current plans and opted not to proceed with a deal.
Abdul Samad, who captained a club in Kumasi and has built a strong reputation in Ghana, will now return home. While his immediate future remains uncertain, interest in him remains high, and he could soon attract another European club looking for a promising young midfielder.
