Michalis Kosidis Transfer from AEK Athens II to Zagłębie Lubin
Michalis Kosidis has been presented as a new acquisition of Zagłębie Lubin. The 23-year-old striker has signed a contract valid until June 30, 2027, with an option for an additional year. He moves to the Ekstraklasa from AEK Athens in a definitive transaction.
Michalis Kosidis, who hails from AEK Athens, is on the verge of completing his transfer to Zagłębie Lubin. Although he emerged from AEK Athens' ranks, he did not have a substantial impact on their first team. In the past, he was loaned out to VVV-Venlo and Puszcza Niepołomice, where he delivered strong performances but was unable to secure a permanent transfer due to Puszcza Niepołomice's financial limitations. Zagłębie Lubin, in search of a new striker, views Kosidis, who is 23 years old, as a promising acquisition. The transfer negotiations have been drawn out, but Kosidis has now departed from the training camp in Greece to finalize his move to Poland, according to reports by Tomasz Włodarczyk.
Gazzetta.gr reports on the agreement reached between AEK and Zagłębie Lubin for Michalis Kosidis's transfer. AEK has reached an agreement with Zagłębie Lubin for the transfer of Michalis Kosidis. Zagłębie Lubin had previously made an offer to AEK for Kosidis, who had a successful season on loan at Puszcza Niepołomice in Poland, making 34 appearances, scoring nine goals, and providing two assists. AEK is expected to retain a significant sell-on percentage, providing potential future financial benefits if Kosidis is transferred again.
Zagłębie Lubin denied reports that Michalis Kosidis underwent medical tests with them. However, they confirmed interest in the player and stated they are in contact with him, awaiting the conclusion of negotiations with his current club.
Michalis Kosidis was close to transferring to Zagłębie Lubin. However, he failed the medical tests due to knee problems. Despite this, the transfer is not completely ruled out and discussions are still ongoing, as reported by Filip Trokielewicz from the weekly 'Piłka Nożna'. Zagłębie Lubin had invited Kosidis for medical tests in recent days, as they emerged as favorites to sign the striker, who is valued at a promotional price of 100,000 euros by AEK Athens. The transfer was progressing well until the knee issue was discovered.
Filip Trokielewicz from the magazine 'Piłka Nożna' reports that Michalis Kosidis, who spent the last season on loan at Puszcza Niepołomice, has been valued by AEK Athens at only 100,000 euros. Zagłębie Lubin has made an offer for the striker. AEK Athens has expressed openness to a definitive sale of the player, as they are not particularly interested in continuing cooperation with the player.
Zagłębie Lubin is looking for a new striker and has shown interest in Michalis Kosidis. According to Piotr Koźmiński from Goal.pl, a proposal has already been sent to Greece. Kosidis has a contract with AEK Athens until mid-2026. Zagłębie has taken a concrete step by making an offer to the Greek club, though the exact financial details are not disclosed.
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