Gift Links settled in Denmark as he rules out Premier Soccer League return

The 27-year-old former Platinum Stars midfielder joined the Danish side from Cape Town City in 2020 following a brief spell in Egpyt with Alassiouty SC.

He has been an integral figure for Aarhus over the years and recently signed a new deal to extend his stay at the club by another four years until 2029.

Links explained that he has settled into life in Denmark and sees his future in the country.

He said on Radio 2000: "You know, it's always difficult to move away from your so-called comfort zone. So, when I moved to Denmark, I was still a young guy who took a chance. But, of course, my experience in Egypt helped me a lot.

"It made it a lot easier for me because I was alone in a foreign country at 19 years old. I then went back to South Africa, and when the opportunity came for me to go to Denmark, I said, 'Okay, let me go and see what they have for me'.

"However, the first year was difficult for me. I was in a foreign country at a young age, and I had to get used to a lot of things like the weather, culture, food, and everything. But I got myself a Danish girlfriend. I think she made everything easier for m. Trust me, it's important. She helped me a lot."

Links added: "At the moment, I'm really happy in Denmark. I'm not planning to come back home. As you have seen, I have extended my contract with my team. Of course, there were other interests from teams in the French Ligue 1, Belgium, and elsewhere.

“But I decided to commit to Denmark because I'm happy here. This is my happy place. So it was very important for me when I signed a new contract. For me to play well, I need to be happy. That is why it was easier for me to commit.”