Kostas Manolas discusses his career and AEK debts in new interview

Greek professional footballer Kostas Manolas recently sat down with Betarades for a featured docuvlog filmed on his home island of Naxos. During the candid interview, the defender addressed several significant chapters of his career, including his formative years at AEK Athens. Manolas revealed that he never received approximately 70,000 euros owed to him by the club from his initial three-year contract, which totaled 100,000 euros. Despite the financial shortfall, he noted that he was among the few players who chose not to file a formal claim against the team, relying instead on financial support from his father during that period.

Beyond the financial grievances, the veteran defender discussed his subsequent move to Olympiacos and addressed personal tensions with former coaches, including Míchel and Angelos Anastasiadis. He also highlighted his current, active involvement with the local club Pannaaxiakos, where he manages daily operational needs. The interview serves as a retrospective look at the pressures of professional football and the personal sacrifices involved in his transition between major Greek clubs.