Kings Kangwa Transfer from Hapoel Be'er Sheva to Panathinaikos
Israel Hayom reports that Panathinaikos has a significant lead in completing the transfer of Kings Kangwa. The proposal from Panathinaikos to Hapoel Be'er Sheva is reportedly close to 4 million euros. This amount is higher than a previous offer from AEK and is now considered acceptable by Hapoel's management. Negotiations between Panathinaikos and Hapoel have been taking place over the past week, and Panathinaikos has reportedly maintained an advantage over AEK. A source informed Israel Hayom that AEK became involved too late, as Panathinaikos had already progressed in talks with Hapoel and with the player's representatives. Panathinaikos has offered Kings Kangwa annual wages of nearly 1 million euros. The transfer will proceed after Kangwa participates in both Champions League qualifiers against Vikingur, which is a condition set by Hapoel Be'er Sheva owner Alona Barkat. It is said that Kings Kangwa has accepted this condition.
Israel Hayom reports that Panathinaikos has a significant lead in completing the transfer of Kings Kangwa. The proposal from Panathinaikos to Hapoel Be'er Sheva is reportedly close to 4 million euros. This amount is higher than a previous offer from AEK and is now considered acceptable by Hapoel's management. Negotiations between Panathinaikos and Hapoel have been taking place over the past week, and Panathinaikos has reportedly maintained an advantage over AEK. A source informed Israel Hayom that AEK became involved too late, as Panathinaikos had already progressed in talks with Hapoel and with the player's representatives. Panathinaikos has offered Kings Kangwa annual wages of nearly 1 million euros. The transfer will proceed after Kangwa participates in both Champions League qualifiers against Vikingur, which is a condition set by Hapoel Be'er Sheva owner Alona Barkat. It is said that Kings Kangwa has accepted this condition.
According to latest reports, Panathinaikos has reached an agreement with Kings Kangwa. The club attracted the player due to his low salary, and the deal is considered important. If Panathinaikos proceeds with the signing, Kings Kangwa will not be eligible to participate in the UEFA Conference League qualifiers because he already played in the Champions League qualifiers with Hapoel Be'er Sheva.
According to latest reports, Panathinaikos has reached an agreement with Kings Kangwa. The club attracted the player due to his low salary, and the deal is considered important. If Panathinaikos proceeds with the signing, Kings Kangwa will not be eligible to participate in the UEFA Conference League qualifiers because he already played in the Champions League qualifiers with Hapoel Be'er Sheva.
Panathinaikos is interested in Kings Kangwa, a 27-year-old Zambian central midfielder. AEK had also targeted Kangwa in the preceding days. Panathinaikos's involvement with the player was not recent. They had initiated contact and reached an agreement with him in the first week of May. The process was paused until a new coach was appointed. Jacob Neestrup later reviewed and approved the player. During this time, negotiations with his Israeli club, Hapoel Be'er Sheva, were ongoing. Kangwa's price increased after AEK showed interest. Panathinaikos had an advantage as they were willing to allow the player to compete in the Champions League qualifiers for Hapoel Be'er Sheva. This was a significant condition, and it was reported that it caused AEK to withdraw their interest. Kangwa has 43 caps and 7 goals for Zambia. He joined Hapoel Be'er Sheva in July 2024 and has a contract until June 2028. His current market value, according to Transfermarkt, is €3.80m. In July 2026, reports indicated that AEK Athens made offers up to €4 million. During the same period, Hapoel Be'er Sheva's asking price was cited as being between €3 million and €4 million.
Panathinaikos is interested in Kings Kangwa, a 27-year-old Zambian central midfielder. AEK had also targeted Kangwa in the preceding days. Panathinaikos's involvement with the player was not recent. They had initiated contact and reached an agreement with him in the first week of May. The process was paused until a new coach was appointed. Jacob Neestrup later reviewed and approved the player. During this time, negotiations with his Israeli club, Hapoel Be'er Sheva, were ongoing. Kangwa's price increased after AEK showed interest. Panathinaikos had an advantage as they were willing to allow the player to compete in the Champions League qualifiers for Hapoel Be'er Sheva. This was a significant condition, and it was reported that it caused AEK to withdraw their interest. Kangwa has 43 caps and 7 goals for Zambia. He joined Hapoel Be'er Sheva in July 2024 and has a contract until June 2028. His current market value, according to Transfermarkt, is €3.80m. In July 2026, reports indicated that AEK Athens made offers up to €4 million. During the same period, Hapoel Be'er Sheva's asking price was cited as being between €3 million and €4 million.
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