After a frustrated season with AEK, the imposing midfielder missed the majority of the season with an anterior cruciate ligament injury, but the Swedish will be leaving AEK in the off-season, eager to seek a new challenge after three and a half years in the Greek capital. In a conversation with Swedish media outlet Aftonbladet, he released his decision: ""It’s true that I’m leaving,"" said Johansson. ""My family and I have spent 3.5 wonderful years here, but we find the opportunity of achieving something new very exciting. AEK are a big club which won the title and will play in Europe, but it would be great to play in a stronger league. Now, I’ll return to Sweden and watch the World Cup from home.""