Foreign clubs showed interest and were investigating a potential loan move for the 27-year-old Mauritanian winger, Aboubakary Koita. AEK's immediate response was that a transfer was not open for discussion, particularly one without a purchase obligation, for a player in whom they had invested a significant amount the previous summer. In January, there were more serious approaches, which included intentions to submit purchase offers. AEK had already determined its strategy and did not engage in discussions to hear offers. Koita is under contract until June 2029 and has a current market value estimated by Transfermarkt at €4.50m. The international has 22 caps and 3 goals for Mauritania, and in the current 2025/2026 domestic league season, he has registered 2 goals and 2 assists in 21 appearances.