Aberdeen FC Women Sign Finnish Midfielder Elena Karkainnen

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Aberdeen FC Women have announced the signing of Finnish midfielder Elena Karkainnen.

The Finnish youth international moved to Aberdeen in 2019 to study in Aberdeen and was training with the AFC Women’s side last season.

Commenting on her signing for the Dons, she said: “I feel very, very excited. It’s something that I’ve never done before in Scottish football, so I’m looking forward to that.

“I played in the highest league in Finland and took a few years off from football, so I’m looking forward to getting back at it.”

She added: “I’ve really enjoyed it – it’s been very welcoming. I just love playing football and the girls are really good.

“They put me on the spot and they challenge me, and I try to challenge them back. I think it’s going good.

“I’m trying my best to get on the pitch. Last year was good because I got to know the girls and how they play, and that was very important for me to get to do that.

“I’m very much looking forward to playing the games.”

 

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