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Hakim Sahabo Transfer from Standard Liège to AEK Athens
Following his transfer to AEK on a contract until the summer of 2029, Hakim Sahabo stated that he could not stay six months without playing and that a solution needed to be found. Sahabo said his agent told him that his loan spell at Beerschot had attracted attention from several clubs, and he was relieved when the matter was concluded. He explained that he was convinced by the words of AEK's sporting director and coach Marko Nikolic. Sahabo mentioned his contract was originally set to expire in June 2026, but the management activated a one-year option to be able to sell him this winter. He also stated that Standard Liege is not in the best financial situation and he suspected they would eventually accept an offer. Sahabo added there was other interest, particularly from MLS, but Standard Liege was asking for too much.
Following his transfer to AEK on a contract until the summer of 2029, Hakim Sahabo stated that he could not stay six months without playing and that a solution needed to be found. Sahabo said his agent told him that his loan spell at Beerschot had attracted attention from several clubs, and he was relieved when the matter was concluded. He explained that he was convinced by the words of AEK's sporting director and coach Marko Nikolic. Sahabo mentioned his contract was originally set to expire in June 2026, but the management activated a one-year option to be able to sell him this winter. He also stated that Standard Liege is not in the best financial situation and he suspected they would eventually accept an offer. Sahabo added there was other interest, particularly from MLS, but Standard Liege was asking for too much.
In his initial statements as a player for AEK, Hakim Sahabo expressed excitement about his transfer and also stated his ambitions to win titles and play with the team in the Champions League.
In his initial statements as a player for AEK, Hakim Sahabo expressed excitement about his transfer and also stated his ambitions to win titles and play with the team in the Champions League.
According to Sport FM, AEK Athens has announced the signing of Hakim Sahabo from Standard Liege. The transfer cost will exceed 2 million euros, with an additional 250,000 euros in bonuses. Standard Liege retained a 10% sell-on clause in the deal. After successfully completing his medical tests upon arrival in Athens, Hakim Sahabo signed a contract with the club until the summer of 2029.
According to Sport FM, AEK Athens has announced the signing of Hakim Sahabo from Standard Liege. The transfer cost will exceed 2 million euros, with an additional 250,000 euros in bonuses. Standard Liege retained a 10% sell-on clause in the deal. After successfully completing his medical tests upon arrival in Athens, Hakim Sahabo signed a contract with the club until the summer of 2029.
Sport FM reported that Mario Iliopoulos confirmed that Hakim Sahabo is now part of the AEK squad.
Sport FM reported that Mario Iliopoulos confirmed that Hakim Sahabo is now part of the AEK squad.
According to Gazzetta.gr, Hakim Sahabo has completed all the necessary medical examinations for his transfer to AEK. The report also states that only some bureaucratic steps related to the Belgian Football Federation remain before the transfer is made official. The announcement is expected from Monday, after the derby with Olympiacos. The transfer involves a contract until 2029, and AEK reached an agreement with Standard Liege on a fee exceeding 2 million euros including bonuses.
According to Gazzetta.gr, Hakim Sahabo has completed all the necessary medical examinations for his transfer to AEK. The report also states that only some bureaucratic steps related to the Belgian Football Federation remain before the transfer is made official. The announcement is expected from Monday, after the derby with Olympiacos. The transfer involves a contract until 2029, and AEK reached an agreement with Standard Liege on a fee exceeding 2 million euros including bonuses.
Coach Marko Nikolic stated that a midfielder will be acquired soon, mentioning two cases: one concerning a top player and game changer, and one with potential. The case of Hakim Sahabo is not the primary option for Nikolic and Ribalta, as even for the 'player with potential' profile that AEK wanted, there was another candidate older than the 20-year-old. An agreement for that player was not reached because the demands were between 5.5 and 6 million euros.
Coach Marko Nikolic stated that a midfielder will be acquired soon, mentioning two cases: one concerning a top player and game changer, and one with potential. The case of Hakim Sahabo is not the primary option for Nikolic and Ribalta, as even for the 'player with potential' profile that AEK wanted, there was another candidate older than the 20-year-old. An agreement for that player was not reached because the demands were between 5.5 and 6 million euros.
According to a report from Gazzetta.gr, Hakim Sahabo arrived in Athens late Friday night to complete his transfer from Standard Liege to AEK. The report states he landed at Eleftherios Venizelos airport shortly after midnight on a flight from Brussels with his representatives. It adds that from Saturday, procedural steps including medical examinations and official announcements will proceed. The report also mentions that AEK reached an agreement with Standard Liege for a fee that will exceed 2 million euros including bonuses, and that the Belgian club retains a resale percentage of about 20%.
According to a report from Gazzetta.gr, Hakim Sahabo arrived in Athens late Friday night to complete his transfer from Standard Liege to AEK. The report states he landed at Eleftherios Venizelos airport shortly after midnight on a flight from Brussels with his representatives. It adds that from Saturday, procedural steps including medical examinations and official announcements will proceed. The report also mentions that AEK reached an agreement with Standard Liege for a fee that will exceed 2 million euros including bonuses, and that the Belgian club retains a resale percentage of about 20%.
Hakim Sahabo had an agreement with Javier Ribalta, the Spanish Director of Football, for a summer transfer to AEK, although Ribalta had been attempting to sign him since January. The transfer was in the final stage of negotiations between Standard Liege, AEK, and Wasserman. A leading Belgian sports journalist who specializes in Liege reported that both AEK and Rangers had made offers to the player. The agreement is for a sum exceeding 2 million euros. Previously, the Belgians' demands had not been lower than 2,800,000 euros. The American agency Wasserman was instrumental in persuading Sahabo to join AEK, despite offers from other teams in Italy, England, and Scotland.
Hakim Sahabo had an agreement with Javier Ribalta, the Spanish Director of Football, for a summer transfer to AEK, although Ribalta had been attempting to sign him since January. The transfer was in the final stage of negotiations between Standard Liege, AEK, and Wasserman. A leading Belgian sports journalist who specializes in Liege reported that both AEK and Rangers had made offers to the player. The agreement is for a sum exceeding 2 million euros. Previously, the Belgians' demands had not been lower than 2,800,000 euros. The American agency Wasserman was instrumental in persuading Sahabo to join AEK, despite offers from other teams in Italy, England, and Scotland.
AEK Athens has reached an agreement with Standard Liege for Hakim Sahabo, following successful negotiations between the two clubs. The player is expected in Athens within the day for the transfer to be formally completed with examinations and announcements. The deal is reported to be final for 2 million euros.
AEK Athens has reached an agreement with Standard Liege for Hakim Sahabo, following successful negotiations between the two clubs. The player is expected in Athens within the day for the transfer to be formally completed with examinations and announcements. The deal is reported to be final for 2 million euros.
AEK is in advanced talks with Standard Liege for Hakim Sahabo. Belgian reports on Thursday night stated that an agreement was reached, but there is nothing definitive. AEK is very close to a deal for amounts higher than 1.5 million euros, a figure that was reported in Belgium. Standard Liege activated a renewal option for another year in the player's contract to sell him in the January transfer window. The club will also retain a resale percentage. Information from Belgium indicates this percentage is 20%.
AEK is in advanced talks with Standard Liege for Hakim Sahabo. Belgian reports on Thursday night stated that an agreement was reached, but there is nothing definitive. AEK is very close to a deal for amounts higher than 1.5 million euros, a figure that was reported in Belgium. Standard Liege activated a renewal option for another year in the player's contract to sell him in the January transfer window. The club will also retain a resale percentage. Information from Belgium indicates this percentage is 20%.
According to Giorgos Tsakiris on bwinSPORT FM 94.6, AEK and Standard Liege are in the final stage of discussions for the acquisition of Hakim Sahabo. The transfer has not been completed but is in its final stage, and its cost will be more than 2 million euros. Hakim Sahabo is described as a defensive midfielder with defensive skills and the capacity to move the ball forward. He has recovered from an injury and will arrive ready to play.
According to Giorgos Tsakiris on bwinSPORT FM 94.6, AEK and Standard Liege are in the final stage of discussions for the acquisition of Hakim Sahabo. The transfer has not been completed but is in its final stage, and its cost will be more than 2 million euros. Hakim Sahabo is described as a defensive midfielder with defensive skills and the capacity to move the ball forward. He has recovered from an injury and will arrive ready to play.
Standard have reached an agreement with AEK Athens for Hakim Sahabo. According to SudPresse, the Greek club will pay about 1.5 million euros and Standard will also receive 20% of any future resale fee. The agreement is yet to be officially confirmed.
Standard have reached an agreement with AEK Athens for Hakim Sahabo. According to SudPresse, the Greek club will pay about 1.5 million euros and Standard will also receive 20% of any future resale fee. The agreement is yet to be officially confirmed.
According to Belgian journalist Kevin Sauvage, AEK and Standard Liege have reached a final agreement for the transfer of Hakim Sahabo, and the deal is closed at 1.5 million euros.
According to Belgian journalist Kevin Sauvage, AEK and Standard Liege have reached a final agreement for the transfer of Hakim Sahabo, and the deal is closed at 1.5 million euros.
AEK is in very advanced negotiations with Standard Liege for the acquisition of 20-year-old Hakim Sahabo. AEK has reached an agreement with Hakim Sahabo on all terms, and the only remaining step for the permanent transfer is to finalize the deal with the Belgian club. If the deal is completed, Hakim Sahabo is expected to arrive in Greece soon, possibly on Friday.
AEK is in very advanced negotiations with Standard Liege for the acquisition of 20-year-old Hakim Sahabo. AEK has reached an agreement with Hakim Sahabo on all terms, and the only remaining step for the permanent transfer is to finalize the deal with the Belgian club. If the deal is completed, Hakim Sahabo is expected to arrive in Greece soon, possibly on Friday.
AEK Athens is in negotiations with Standard Liege to acquire 20-year-old Rwandan-Belgian midfielder Hakim Sahabo. This was first revealed by Belgian reporter Sacha Tavolieri and subsequently confirmed by reporting. The Greek club had been seeking a midfielder since the start of the transfer window and is now focusing on Sahabo. According to Tavolieri, the two clubs are in advanced discussions for a permanent transfer valued between €1 million and €2 million. The reporter also stated that Sahabo is open to the move. The player's contract with Standard Liege was due to expire at the end of the season but included an option for an additional year. Sahabo joined Standard Liege in January 2024 and has made 14 appearances in the Jupiler Pro League this season. He has 9 caps for Rwanda and his current market value is estimated by Transfermarkt to be €1.50m. Other clubs, including Bologna and Atalanta, have also been linked with the midfielder.
AEK Athens is in negotiations with Standard Liege to acquire 20-year-old Rwandan-Belgian midfielder Hakim Sahabo. This was first revealed by Belgian reporter Sacha Tavolieri and subsequently confirmed by reporting. The Greek club had been seeking a midfielder since the start of the transfer window and is now focusing on Sahabo. According to Tavolieri, the two clubs are in advanced discussions for a permanent transfer valued between €1 million and €2 million. The reporter also stated that Sahabo is open to the move. The player's contract with Standard Liege was due to expire at the end of the season but included an option for an additional year. Sahabo joined Standard Liege in January 2024 and has made 14 appearances in the Jupiler Pro League this season. He has 9 caps for Rwanda and his current market value is estimated by Transfermarkt to be €1.50m. Other clubs, including Bologna and Atalanta, have also been linked with the midfielder.
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