Oleksandr Zubkov joins AEK Athens on a four-year contract

AEK Athens has officially signed 29-year-old Ukrainian winger Oleksandr Zubkov from Trabzonspor. The player arrived in Athens on Monday, June 1, 2026, and successfully completed medical and ergometric examinations the following day. Zubkov has signed a four-year contract valid until 2030. The transfer fee is reported to be between 5 million and 5.5 million euros, making it one of the most expensive signings under owner Marios Iliopoulos. Reports suggest the player pushed for the move due to dissatisfaction with his situation at the Turkish club and family reasons. The transfer was orchestrated by sporting director Javier Ribalta as part of AEK's efforts to strengthen the squad for the upcoming Champions League qualifiers. Official confirmation was announced by the club on Wednesday, June 3, 2026.