{"id":898171,"date":"2026-04-10T12:13:10","date_gmt":"2026-04-10T17:13:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/2026\/04\/10\/too-early-ex-malmo-star-warns-as-chelsea-ajax-others-scout-zadok-yohanna\/"},"modified":"2026-04-10T12:13:10","modified_gmt":"2026-04-10T17:13:10","slug":"too-early-ex-malmo-star-warns-as-chelsea-ajax-others-scout-zadok-yohanna","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/2026\/04\/10\/too-early-ex-malmo-star-warns-as-chelsea-ajax-others-scout-zadok-yohanna\/","title":{"rendered":"\u201cToo early\u201d \u2013 Ex-Malm\u00f6 star warns as Chelsea, Ajax, others scout Zadok Yohanna"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Soccer <\/p>\n<div>\n<div>\n<p><img width=\"750\" height=\"563\" alt=\"Soccer \u201cToo early\u201d \u2013 Ex-Malm\u00f6 star warns as Chelsea, Ajax, others scout Zadok Yohanna\" decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"high\" src=\"https:\/\/soccernet.ng\/thumbor\/oo2PLhjynCZyVwaThxdkC5mapwg=\/750x563\/smart\/https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.soccernet.ng%2Fmain%2F2026%2F04%2FNS-Image-Zoom-Email-Soccernet-37.jpg\" srcset data-sizes=\"auto\" data-expand=\"700\"><\/p>\n<p>Zadok Yohanna. Copyright: Imago<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p><strong>Former Super Eagles forward Peter Ijeh has cautioned Nigerian youngster Zadok Yohanna against making a big-money move too soon amid growing interest from Chelsea FC, Ajax and other European giants, <a href=\"https:\/\/soccernet.ng\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/soccernet.ng\/\">Soccernet.ng<\/a> reports.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The 18-year-old winger has recently emerged as one of the most exciting prospects in Sweden, following standout performances for AIK Fotboll and attracting attention from top European clubs.<\/p>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"6149\" height=\"4099\" src=\"https:\/\/soccernet.ng\/thumbor\/spiPl-LXXKcc5EUz567dCuHjSSo=\/6149x4099\/smart\/https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.soccernet.ng%2Fmain%2F2026%2F04%2Fimago1075531671.jpg\" alt=\"Soccer Zadok Yohanna in action for AIK\"><figcaption>Zadok Yohanna in action for AIK. Copyright: JONATHANxN\u00c4CKSTRAND\/Imago<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>Soccer Ijeh on Zadok Yohanna&#8217;s summer move<\/h2>\n<p>However, Ijeh \u2014 a former striker for Malm\u00f6 FF \u2014 when asked if this is the right time to move from the club, believes a move at this stage of Yohanna\u2019s career could be premature.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<blockquote>\n<p>\u201cToo early making such [a] move,\u201d Ijeh told Soccernet.ng.<br \/>\u201cHe has to establish himself and stay consistent, adding more value to his resume. Every thing else will fall into place.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/blockquote>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"747\" src=\"https:\/\/soccernet.ng\/thumbor\/fDC-9bCwLQAddRi4zd4CQl1fnak=\/1024x747\/smart\/https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.soccernet.ng%2Fmain%2F2025%2F06%2Fimago1017791685.jpg\" alt=\"Soccer Peter Ijeh\"  ><figcaption>Peter Ijeh [Photo credit\/IMAGO]<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Yohanna only joined AIK in 2025, but has wasted no time in making an impression. The left-footed winger, who prefers to operate from the right flank, announced himself with a goal and assist in his early appearances, quickly forcing his way into the spotlight.<\/p>\n<h2>Soccer \u2018A good step&#8217; \u2013 Former Malm\u00f6 forward salutes Zadok Yohanna<\/h2>\n<p>Ijeh, who enjoyed a successful spell in Sweden, praised the youngster\u2019s development but stressed the importance of consistency.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<blockquote>\n<p>He added, \u201cZadok&#8217;s recruitment by AIK Stockholm at 18 is a positive step for his career.\u201d<br \/>\u201cPlaying one game, one assist, one goal puts him in the scorecard of the first 11. Sustaining it over time is essential. I wish him the best in the season.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/blockquote>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"5880\" height=\"3920\" src=\"https:\/\/soccernet.ng\/thumbor\/sNvWCPfJNc-EHaDcMyKVzTrIizQ=\/5880x3920\/smart\/https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.soccernet.ng%2Fmain%2F2026%2F04%2Fimago1075530547.jpg\" alt=\"Soccer Zadok Yohanna in action for AIK\"><figcaption>Zadok Yohanna. Copyright: JONATHANxN\u00c4CKSTRAND\/Imago<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Yohanna\u2019s rise has been swift. <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/AIKfotboll\/status\/2040863075549495603?s=20\">He caught attention after scoring a late winner in AIK\u2019s 2\u20131 victory over Halmstads BK<\/a> on the opening day of the Allsvenskan season, which has further piqued the interest of many suitors.<\/p>\n<figure><\/figure>\n<p>Soccernet understands that AIK values him at around \u20ac20 to 25 million, and more clubs are monitoring his progress in Sweden. Nothing concrete has been done by any of the parties, but the Flying Eagles&#8217; eligible forward will be looking to impress at the senior level.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div>\n<p><img alt=\"<!-- Author Start -->Ayomide Oguntimehin<!-- Author End -->&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/soccernet.ng\/thumbor\/ycGEJDr9VZlpO_5zujn3ZdvICxA=\/150&#215;150\/smart\/https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.soccernet.ng%2Fmain%2F2024%2F12%2FAyomide-Oguntimehin-pics.jpg&#8221;  height=&#8221;80&#8243; width=&#8221;80&#8243;>\t\t<\/p>\n<div>\n<h3>\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/soccernet.ng\/author\/ayomide-oguntimehin\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\tAyomide Oguntimehin\t\t\t\t<\/a><br \/>\n\t\t\t<\/h3>\n<p>\n\t\t\t\tAyomide Oguntimehin is a CAF-accredited sports journalist and Chief Editor at Soccernet.ng. He has interviewed Super Eagles stars like William Troost-Ekong, Taiwo Awoniyi, Bright Osayi-Samuel, and Ademola Lookman, and is known for breaking major transfer stories.<\/p>\n<p>Ayomide has worked with Sports Brief, Naija News and served as Social Lead Editor at Legit.ng. He has also featured on Goal, TVC News, Sports Mole, and Milan News24. He holds a Master\u2019s degree and is currently pursuing a PhD. Follow Ayomide on X (formerly Twitter): @ayo_oguntimehin\t\t\t<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/soccernet.ng\/2026\/04\/malmo-chelsea-ajax-zadok-yohanna.html\" class=\"button purchase\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Read More<\/a>Ayomide Oguntimehin<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Soccer Zadok Yohanna. Copyright: Imago Former Super Eagles forward Peter Ijeh has cautioned Nigerian youngster Zadok Yohanna against making a big-money move too soon amid growing interest from Chelsea FC, Ajax and other European giants, Soccernet.ng reports. The 18-year-old winger has recently emerged as one of the most exciting prospects in Sweden, following standout performances [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":898172,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[93478,22280,2005],"tags":[6037,11004],"class_list":{"0":"post-898171","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-too","8":"category-early","9":"category-soccer","10":"tag-early","11":"tag-too"},"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/898171","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=898171"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/898171\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/898172"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=898171"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=898171"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=898171"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}