AEK Athens reaches agreement to sign Olexandr Zubkov

AEK Athens has reached a final agreement with Trabzonspor for the transfer of 29-year-old Ukrainian winger Olexandr Zubkov. The player arrived in Athens on Monday night, June 1, and successfully completed his medical and ergometric examinations on June 2. The deal is valued between 5 million and 5.5 million euros, marking it as a significant investment for the club. Zubkov is expected to sign a four-year contract, reportedly keeping him at the club until 2030. Reports indicate that the player pushed for the move due to family reasons and dissatisfaction with his situation at Trabzonspor. The official announcement of the transfer is scheduled for Wednesday. Zubkov, who is left-footed and can play on both wings or as an attacking midfielder, brings extensive experience from his time at Shakhtar Donetsk. The move aims to strengthen the squad for the upcoming season and potential Champions League participation.