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Vanja Drkušić Transfer from Zenit to PAOK
Mundo Deportivo reports that Vanja Drkusic has completed a loan move to Espanyol, following a near transfer to PAOK.
Mundo Deportivo reports that Vanja Drkusic has completed a loan move to Espanyol, following a near transfer to PAOK.
According to Gazzetta.gr, the loan of Vanja Drkusic from Zenit St. Petersburg to PAOK is not expected to be completed. PAOK had been expecting the Slovenian defender in Thessaloniki on Friday morning for medical examinations and to sign a one-year loan contract. Although the two clubs had reached an agreement and Drkusic had given a positive response, his representative presented a proposal from Espanyol. Drkusic informed PAOK that his priority is to play in a major league such as the Spanish one, and he therefore rejected the prospect of joining the club.
According to Gazzetta.gr, the loan of Vanja Drkusic from Zenit St. Petersburg to PAOK is not expected to be completed. PAOK had been expecting the Slovenian defender in Thessaloniki on Friday morning for medical examinations and to sign a one-year loan contract. Although the two clubs had reached an agreement and Drkusic had given a positive response, his representative presented a proposal from Espanyol. Drkusic informed PAOK that his priority is to play in a major league such as the Spanish one, and he therefore rejected the prospect of joining the club.
According to RB Sport, Greek club PAOK is interested in Zenit defender Vanja Drkusic, and the Slovenian footballer would join on loan until the end of the current season. Zenit coach William de Oliveira stated to Championat correspondent Elvira Bagirova that they know nothing about a possible transfer of Drkusic to PAOK and that he has not told them about it. The coach added that Drkusic was at the morning training the previous day but was excused from the evening one for personal reasons. Drkusic has been playing for Zenit since summer 2024 and his contract with the club runs until the end of June 2029.
According to RB Sport, Greek club PAOK is interested in Zenit defender Vanja Drkusic, and the Slovenian footballer would join on loan until the end of the current season. Zenit coach William de Oliveira stated to Championat correspondent Elvira Bagirova that they know nothing about a possible transfer of Drkusic to PAOK and that he has not told them about it. The coach added that Drkusic was at the morning training the previous day but was excused from the evening one for personal reasons. Drkusic has been playing for Zenit since summer 2024 and his contract with the club runs until the end of June 2029.
According to Gazzetta.gr, PAOK has fully agreed with Zenit for the loan of Vanja Drkusic. Vanja Drkusic will arrive in Thessaloniki on Friday (14/8) to finalize his transfer and will undergo the required medical and ergometric examinations before his announcement by PAOK. The agreement includes a purchase option. PAOK has been observing Drkusic for two years and has previously attempted to secure an agreement twice, with the most recent attempt in January.
According to Gazzetta.gr, PAOK has fully agreed with Zenit for the loan of Vanja Drkusic. Vanja Drkusic will arrive in Thessaloniki on Friday (14/8) to finalize his transfer and will undergo the required medical and ergometric examinations before his announcement by PAOK. The agreement includes a purchase option. PAOK has been observing Drkusic for two years and has previously attempted to secure an agreement twice, with the most recent attempt in January.
Dimitris Tsorbatzoglou previously announced on bwinSPOR FM 94.6 that PAOK is close to acquiring Vanja Drkusic from Zenit on a one-year loan. The agreement is for one year and incorporates a purchase option. According to Pablo Oliveira, the deal extends until the summer of 2027. The specific financial terms are expected to be announced in the near future.
Dimitris Tsorbatzoglou previously announced on bwinSPOR FM 94.6 that PAOK is close to acquiring Vanja Drkusic from Zenit on a one-year loan. The agreement is for one year and incorporates a purchase option. According to Pablo Oliveira, the deal extends until the summer of 2027. The specific financial terms are expected to be announced in the near future.
RB Sport reported that Zenit defender Vanja Drkušić is nearing a transfer to PAOK, with the parties completing the final details of the agreement. The player's agent, Mladen Ratkovica, stated that PAOK is one of the clubs that has shown interest in Drkušić. He added that he cannot provide further information and that it is necessary to await developments. According to the Transfermarkt portal, the player's market value is €5 million.
RB Sport reported that Zenit defender Vanja Drkušić is nearing a transfer to PAOK, with the parties completing the final details of the agreement. The player's agent, Mladen Ratkovica, stated that PAOK is one of the clubs that has shown interest in Drkušić. He added that he cannot provide further information and that it is necessary to await developments. According to the Transfermarkt portal, the player's market value is €5 million.
According to a report from Dimitris Tsorbatzoglou on bwinSPORT FM 94.6, PAOK is taking steps to acquire Vanja Drkusic. Drkusic has a contract with Zenit St. Petersburg until 2029. The report indicates that PAOK will achieve its desired outcome this time and the player will be able to move to Thessaloniki to continue his career.
According to a report from Dimitris Tsorbatzoglou on bwinSPORT FM 94.6, PAOK is taking steps to acquire Vanja Drkusic. Drkusic has a contract with Zenit St. Petersburg until 2029. The report indicates that PAOK will achieve its desired outcome this time and the player will be able to move to Thessaloniki to continue his career.
PAOK was one of the clubs officially interested in Vanja Drkušić and submitted an offer to Zenit. According to the agent Mladen Ratkovica, offers for Vanja Drkušić were also received from France and Spain. All offers, including PAOK's, did not satisfy the club, the player, and the agent. Zenit decided not to allow Vanja Drkušić to leave during the winter. Vanja Drkušić has a strong contract and is satisfied in Russia, which made Zenit more inflexible in negotiations. The agent did not give a definitive answer about whether PAOK will make another approach for Vanja Drkušić in the summer, stating that they will see what happens in the future.
PAOK was one of the clubs officially interested in Vanja Drkušić and submitted an offer to Zenit. According to the agent Mladen Ratkovica, offers for Vanja Drkušić were also received from France and Spain. All offers, including PAOK's, did not satisfy the club, the player, and the agent. Zenit decided not to allow Vanja Drkušić to leave during the winter. Vanja Drkušić has a strong contract and is satisfied in Russia, which made Zenit more inflexible in negotiations. The agent did not give a definitive answer about whether PAOK will make another approach for Vanja Drkušić in the summer, stating that they will see what happens in the future.
PAOK is preparing a transfer offer for Vanja Drkušić, after failing to reach an agreement with Zenit to purchase defender Strahinja Eraković.
PAOK is preparing a transfer offer for Vanja Drkušić, after failing to reach an agreement with Zenit to purchase defender Strahinja Eraković.
According to a response from PAOK's communications department published by Sport Express, PAOK has essentially terminated negotiations for the transfer of Vanja Drkusic from Zenit.
According to a response from PAOK's communications department published by Sport Express, PAOK has essentially terminated negotiations for the transfer of Vanja Drkusic from Zenit.
Russian journalist Roman Koltsov stated that Vanja Drkusic is the player closest to leaving Zenit and that the club has decided to sell him. According to Koltsov, PAOK and Drkusic have reached an agreement on all terms, and the player has expressed his desire to join the Greek club. PAOK submitted an offer of 3,000,000 euros. Zenit's initial demand was 5,000,000 euros, which was later reduced to 4,000,000 euros. In Russia, it is estimated that the deal will be finalized at 4 million euros. PAOK needs to decide whether to meet this price to sign the player immediately.
Russian journalist Roman Koltsov stated that Vanja Drkusic is the player closest to leaving Zenit and that the club has decided to sell him. According to Koltsov, PAOK and Drkusic have reached an agreement on all terms, and the player has expressed his desire to join the Greek club. PAOK submitted an offer of 3,000,000 euros. Zenit's initial demand was 5,000,000 euros, which was later reduced to 4,000,000 euros. In Russia, it is estimated that the deal will be finalized at 4 million euros. PAOK needs to decide whether to meet this price to sign the player immediately.
Vanja Drkusic is PAOK's main target for strengthening their defense, and Ivan Savvidis is trying to complete the deal. The Slovenian defender's manager, Mladen Ratkovica, stated that while there have been many reports about a transfer to PAOK, nothing has been completed. Drkusic is currently a Zenit player and has a long-term contract with the club. There is also interest in Drkusic from other clubs, and PAOK and other clubs are currently discussing the matter, with all decisions being made at the club level. The manager said they receive calls about Vanja daily, but an offer must suit both clubs and the player. Ratkovica also stated that Drkusic is happy at Zenit.
Vanja Drkusic is PAOK's main target for strengthening their defense, and Ivan Savvidis is trying to complete the deal. The Slovenian defender's manager, Mladen Ratkovica, stated that while there have been many reports about a transfer to PAOK, nothing has been completed. Drkusic is currently a Zenit player and has a long-term contract with the club. There is also interest in Drkusic from other clubs, and PAOK and other clubs are currently discussing the matter, with all decisions being made at the club level. The manager said they receive calls about Vanja daily, but an offer must suit both clubs and the player. Ratkovica also stated that Drkusic is happy at Zenit.
According to reports from Russia, PAOK is nearing an agreement with Zenit for Vanja Drkusic. Ivan Karpov reported that PAOK and Drkusic have already agreed on a contract with annual earnings of approximately one million euros. The representative for Drkusic did not confirm the financial figures but stated that the primary unresolved matter is the negotiations with Zenit, which will decide the outcome of the transfer. Russian reports indicate optimism that discussions between PAOK and Zenit could result in an agreement, with the release clause estimated at slightly more than three million euros. Drkusic has a contract with Zenit until the summer of 2027.
According to reports from Russia, PAOK is nearing an agreement with Zenit for Vanja Drkusic. Ivan Karpov reported that PAOK and Drkusic have already agreed on a contract with annual earnings of approximately one million euros. The representative for Drkusic did not confirm the financial figures but stated that the primary unresolved matter is the negotiations with Zenit, which will decide the outcome of the transfer. Russian reports indicate optimism that discussions between PAOK and Zenit could result in an agreement, with the release clause estimated at slightly more than three million euros. Drkusic has a contract with Zenit until the summer of 2027.
According to Sport.ru, PAOK has reached an agreement with Zenit for the transfer of Vanja Drkusic after increasing their offer to 4 million euros. The initial demands from the club from St. Petersburg were 6 million euros, an amount PAOK was not willing to pay. It is reported that negotiations between the two sides are at an advanced stage. Russian journalist Ivan Karpov reports on Telegram that PAOK has also reached an agreement with the player's side for a contract worth 1 million euros per year. PAOK has not confirmed the information from Russia.
According to Sport.ru, PAOK has reached an agreement with Zenit for the transfer of Vanja Drkusic after increasing their offer to 4 million euros. The initial demands from the club from St. Petersburg were 6 million euros, an amount PAOK was not willing to pay. It is reported that negotiations between the two sides are at an advanced stage. Russian journalist Ivan Karpov reports on Telegram that PAOK has also reached an agreement with the player's side for a contract worth 1 million euros per year. PAOK has not confirmed the information from Russia.
Mladen Ratkovic, the agent for Vanja Drkusic, confirmed to a Russian media outlet that PAOK is interested in the player. Ratkovic stated that Drkusic is a player for Zenit and has a contract, and will remain a member of the team from the first day of winter preparation unless that changes. The agent also mentioned that PAOK is one of the teams showing interest, but said that until an agreement is reached with Zenit by one of them, Drkusic will continue to play for a very big club where he is very happy.
Mladen Ratkovic, the agent for Vanja Drkusic, confirmed to a Russian media outlet that PAOK is interested in the player. Ratkovic stated that Drkusic is a player for Zenit and has a contract, and will remain a member of the team from the first day of winter preparation unless that changes. The agent also mentioned that PAOK is one of the teams showing interest, but said that until an agreement is reached with Zenit by one of them, Drkusic will continue to play for a very big club where he is very happy.
The Slovenian website sportskacentrala.com reports that Vanja Drkusic has received a proposal to leave Zenit for a move to Greece, and that interest from PAOK is certain. According to Russian media, the only remaining issue is the final agreement on financial terms. Zenit is demanding approximately 4–5 million euros, while the Greek club has offered a lower amount and is seeking a compromise. PAOK believes that negotiations are possible, partly because Vanja Drkusic reportedly views the potential move positively. In a statement to the Russian website euro-football.ru, Drkusic's agent, Mladen Ratkovica, stated that the transfer could happen in January if an agreement is reached by all parties, and he confirmed that the matter is in the final stage of negotiations.
The Slovenian website sportskacentrala.com reports that Vanja Drkusic has received a proposal to leave Zenit for a move to Greece, and that interest from PAOK is certain. According to Russian media, the only remaining issue is the final agreement on financial terms. Zenit is demanding approximately 4–5 million euros, while the Greek club has offered a lower amount and is seeking a compromise. PAOK believes that negotiations are possible, partly because Vanja Drkusic reportedly views the potential move positively. In a statement to the Russian website euro-football.ru, Drkusic's agent, Mladen Ratkovica, stated that the transfer could happen in January if an agreement is reached by all parties, and he confirmed that the matter is in the final stage of negotiations.
Vanja Drkusic is a primary target for PAOK for the central defender position. Information indicates that Ivan Savvidis is personally conducting negotiations with Zenit, which is attributed to his activities and connections in Russia. It is reported from Slovenia that Drkusic is seriously considering leaving Russia due to his desire to participate in European competitions, an opportunity PAOK can provide. PAOK was previously interested in Drkusic in the summer of 2024, but he subsequently signed with Zenit on a contract lasting until 2029.
Vanja Drkusic is a primary target for PAOK for the central defender position. Information indicates that Ivan Savvidis is personally conducting negotiations with Zenit, which is attributed to his activities and connections in Russia. It is reported from Slovenia that Drkusic is seriously considering leaving Russia due to his desire to participate in European competitions, an opportunity PAOK can provide. PAOK was previously interested in Drkusic in the summer of 2024, but he subsequently signed with Zenit on a contract lasting until 2029.
When Russian media asked about reported interest from PAOK and an asking price of €5 million plus bonuses for Vanja Drkusic, his representative confirmed there is current interest in the player and that clubs are in discussions. The representative said he would not name any specific club, explaining that it is too early to say anything more specific because the transfer period has just started. It is reported that Drkusic wants to return to the European football scene, and it is also reported that Zenit wants to reduce the number of foreign players for the new season.
When Russian media asked about reported interest from PAOK and an asking price of €5 million plus bonuses for Vanja Drkusic, his representative confirmed there is current interest in the player and that clubs are in discussions. The representative said he would not name any specific club, explaining that it is too early to say anything more specific because the transfer period has just started. It is reported that Drkusic wants to return to the European football scene, and it is also reported that Zenit wants to reduce the number of foreign players for the new season.
According to Gazzetta.gr, PAOK has made Vanja Drkusic their primary target for a starting central defender in the January transfer market. Zenit values Drkusic at around 5 million euros plus bonuses. Drkusic is positive about leaving Russia and is actively seeking such a move. It is estimated that over time Zenit's demands may become more realistic. Ivan Savvidis could be a key factor in completing the transfer due to his long-standing connections in the Russian market. PAOK is waiting for Zenit to lower their financial demands, as the current conditions make it a difficult transfer to complete.
According to Gazzetta.gr, PAOK has made Vanja Drkusic their primary target for a starting central defender in the January transfer market. Zenit values Drkusic at around 5 million euros plus bonuses. Drkusic is positive about leaving Russia and is actively seeking such a move. It is estimated that over time Zenit's demands may become more realistic. Ivan Savvidis could be a key factor in completing the transfer due to his long-standing connections in the Russian market. PAOK is waiting for Zenit to lower their financial demands, as the current conditions make it a difficult transfer to complete.
Vanja Drkusic, who was proposed to PAOK, has been frequently mentioned as a transfer target for the club. However, the Russian channel 'Myach' reports that it is unlikely Drkusic will transfer to PAOK, even though one of Drkusic or Erakovic is expected to leave Zenit following the arrival of Diveev. The same report notes that PAOK is seeking options in the Balkans.
Vanja Drkusic, who was proposed to PAOK, has been frequently mentioned as a transfer target for the club. However, the Russian channel 'Myach' reports that it is unlikely Drkusic will transfer to PAOK, even though one of Drkusic or Erakovic is expected to leave Zenit following the arrival of Diveev. The same report notes that PAOK is seeking options in the Balkans.
PAOK has renewed its interest in Vanja Drkušić for the winter transfer window, and the player is looking to leave Zenit. The defender is considered a realistic option for PAOK. Despite being a key player for his current club, Drkušić is reportedly considering a move, with his main motivation being a return to European football. Information from the player's entourage indicates that PAOK is currently the most probable destination for the 26-year-old. The club's interest is not new, as they had previously made a proposal to his former team, Sochi, in the summer of 2024.
PAOK has renewed its interest in Vanja Drkušić for the winter transfer window, and the player is looking to leave Zenit. The defender is considered a realistic option for PAOK. Despite being a key player for his current club, Drkušić is reportedly considering a move, with his main motivation being a return to European football. Information from the player's entourage indicates that PAOK is currently the most probable destination for the 26-year-old. The club's interest is not new, as they had previously made a proposal to his former team, Sochi, in the summer of 2024.
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