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KARLSSON'S READY FOR TAKE-OFF
Scottish Daily Express
|September 11, 2025
Thelin made my career fly, says Bologna loanee
SWEDEN international Jesper Karlsson is hoping his reunion with Jimmy Thelin at Aberdeen can make his career “fly” again following his much-hyped loan move from Bologna.
The 27-year-old, who was sold by AZ Alkmaar to the Italian club for around £9.5million in August 2023, joined the Dons on transfer deadline day in arguably the most eye-catching deal struck by a Scottish club this summer.
Karlsson admitted the presence of Reds boss Thelin, who was his manager at Elfsborg between 2018 and 2020, was key to his decision to swap Serie A for the Premiership.
“I have a good relationship with Jimmy since I played in Sweden, so this was a good choice for me,” said the attacking midfielder. “He was a big factor in me coming here.
This story is from the September 11, 2025 edition of Scottish Daily Express.
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