The Philadelphia Union have exercised midfielder Eric Ayuk’s contract option for the 2018 season, the club announced today.
Ayuk spent his 2017 season on loan in Sweden, playing for Allsvenkan side Jönköpings Södra. The 20-year-old scored once in 12 league appearances, all off the bench. His lone start came in his club’s 3-2 extra-time victory over Utsiktens BK in the Svenska Cupen.
“Exercising Eric’s option is another important move for us as we continue to build a young core here in Philadelphia,” said Union Sporting Director Earnie Stewart in a press release. “He performed well during his loan stint in Sweden, receiving valuable playing time at a high level.