AEK Athens pursues Serbian defender Filip Kostic

AEK Athens is actively pursuing the acquisition of 33-year-old Serbian defender Filip Kostic, who is currently a free agent after departing Juventus. The club, led by manager Marko Nikolic and sporting director Javier Ribalta, has identified Kostic as a priority target to bolster their left flank. Reports indicate that Kostic is carefully evaluating his options, as he has also received an official offer from the Dutch champions, PSV Eindhoven. His decision has been delayed, reportedly due to the ongoing negotiations with AEK, where his professional relationship with Nikolic and his familiarity with assistant coach Ross Gibbs are considered significant factors.

Kostic is regarded as a versatile player who can serve as both a left-back and a wing-back, aligning with Nikolic's tactical philosophy of utilizing full-backs with strong offensive capabilities. Beyond the interest in Kostic, the club is simultaneously working to secure a loan deal for James Penrice to accommodate new arrivals in the squad. AEK officials remain in contact with the player and are awaiting his final decision. The club continues to work behind the scenes to reach an agreement that would bring the experienced Serbian international to Athens.