AEK Athens is seriously considering the possibility of signing 25-year-old Greek central defender Antonios Papadopoulos from Lugano, where he is under contract until the summer of 2027. Papadopoulos, who transferred to Lugano last summer from Borussia Dortmund's second team, has attracted AEK's interest due to his impressive performance this season, which includes 47 appearances, two goals, and two assists. The club needs to resolve its coaching situation before moving forward with player transfers, as these require the coach's approval. Nonetheless, there is a chance that the acquisition could proceed quickly once the coaching issue is addressed. Adding Papadopoulos to the team would enhance AEK's defense and increase the Greek representation in the squad.