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Kostas Katsouranis Reveals He Had Agreed with Olympiacos, But Ended Up at AEK

Published February 21, 2026, 12:12
Kostas Katsouranis Reveals He Had Agreed with Olympiacos, But Ended Up at AEK

Kostas Katsouranis, in an interview, revealed that he had agreed to a transfer to Olympiacos, but the deal fell through, resulting in him joining AEK. Katsouranis expressed a strong emotional connection with AEK, stating that he feels closer to the club than any other and that he is an AEK fan. He also mentioned that he supported Panathinaikos as a child, but emphasized that professional footballers can change teams and develop emotional bonds with them. He explained that those who struggle to understand this change cannot understand the mindset of a professional footballer. Katsouranis referred to Makis Psomiadis's intense efforts to convince him to join AEK, describing the "pressure" exerted by the then president of PAE AEK. The interview highlights Katsouranis's career and his emotional relationships with the teams he played for. Overall, Kostas Katsouranis's interview offers an honest look at his footballing career and personal choices, revealing unknown aspects of his career and emotional ties to the teams he played for.