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AEK Close to Completing Varga Deal and Pursuing Midfielder

Published January 5, 2026, 07:28

AEK is in the final stages of transferring Barnabas Varga from Ferencvaros. The Hungarian forward has already arrived in Athens and is expected to sign a multi-year contract with earnings of around 1.5 million euros per year, in a deal worth approximately 5 million euros. This move was approved by Mario Iliopoulos and highlights AEK's desire for immediate strengthening of their attacking line. Simultaneously, AEK is searching for a midfielder to bolster their midfield, aiming to improve speed, intensity, and ball circulation. The plan anticipates the completion of this transfer soon as well.