AEK Athens reaches agreement to extend coach Marko Nikolic's contract until 2029

AEK Athens and head coach Marko Nikolic have reached an agreement to extend their partnership until the summer of 2029. While his current contract expires in 2027, the club's administration, led by Marios Iliopoulos, decided to secure his tenure for two additional years. Sources report that the agreement is nearly finalized, with only procedural details pending, and Nikolic is expected in Athens to formalize the deal. The new contract reportedly includes increased annual compensation, with incentives tied to championship success. Simultaneously, the club has finalized the transfer of winger Oleksandr Zubkov, who signed until 2030. AEK is currently seeking to sign a central defender, a defensive midfielder, and a winger before the training camp begins in Apeldoorn, Netherlands, on July 6. The club aims to strengthen the squad to compete effectively in the UEFA Champions League Phase.