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AEK midfield gap persists after Kangwa signs for Panathinašk

Entities: Hapoel Be’er Sheva · Red Star Belgrade · Panathinaikos · Zambia national football team · Kings Kangwa

Overview

AEK Athens still lacks a central‑midfield replacement after Panathinaikos completed the €4.2 million signing of Zambian international Kings Kangwa. The four‑year deal, running to June 2030, was sealed after Kangwa passed a medical at the OAKA stadium and was handed the number 42 shirt. The Greek club noted that the transfer pushes its summer spending beyond €25 million.

Kangwa, 27, arrived from Hapoel Be’er Sheva where he logged 40 appearances, 12 goals and 11 assists in the 2025/26 season. His career includes spells at Happy Hearts, Buildcon, Arsenal Tula, Red Star Belgrade (Serbian league and cup winner 2022‑23) and a loan at Belgian side Kortrijk. He has 43 caps and seven goals for Zambia.

Because he featured for Hapoel Be’er Sheva in the Conference League qualifiers, he is ineligible for Panathinaikos in that phase. AEK continues to explore loan options or alternative signings ahead of the Champions League playoff draw on 3 August.

Claims

What the coverage asserts, and how well corroborated each claim is across sources.

[● 19 SOURCES] Panathinaikos signed Kings Kangua on a four‑year contract until 2030. (Panathinaikos announced the signing of 27‑year‑old Zambian midfielder Kings Kangua on a four‑year contract that runs to)
[● 19 SOURCES] Kings Kangua is a 27‑year‑old midfielder from Zambia. (Panathinaikos announced the signing of 27‑year‑old Zambian midfielder Kings Kangua)
[● 19 SOURCES] He transferred from Israeli club Hapoel Be’er Sheva. (Panathinaikos announced the signing of Kings Kangua from Israeli side Hapoel Be’er Sheva.)
[● 19 SOURCES] He passed medical examinations at OAKA before signing. (He passed medical examinations at the OAKA stadium before signing.)
[● 19 SOURCES] He is ineligible for Panathinaikos in Conference League qualifiers because he already played for Hapoel Be’er Sheva in that competition. (He is ineligible for Panathinaikos in Conference League qualifiers because he already played for Hapoel Be’er Sheva in a)
[● 19 SOURCES] He previously played for Red Star Belgrade, winning the Serbian league and cup in the 2022‑23 season. (He previously played for Red Star Belgrade, winning the Serbian league and cup in the 2022‑23 season.)
[● 19 SOURCES] He has earned 43 caps and scored seven goals for the Zambia national team since 2019. (He has earned 43 caps and scored seven goals for the Zambia national team since 2019.)
[● 19 SOURCES] Panathinaikos paid approximately €4.2 million for Kangua's transfer. (Panathinaikos paid approximately €4.2 million for the transfer.)
[○ 1 SOURCE] AEK Athens showed interest in Kangua, but Panathinaikos completed the transfer quickly. (Transfer rumors)

Timeline

4 days ago

[SPORTS] 22 sources
Panathinaikos signs Zambian midfielder Kings Kangua on four‑year deal
Panathinaikos signed Zambian midfielder Kings Kangua from Hapoel Be’er Sheva on a four‑year contract worth about €4.2 million, adding him to a €25 million summer spend.
6 days ago

[SPORTS] 2 sources
Kings Kangwa signs with Panathinaikos after Hapoel Be’er Sheva Hall of Fame induction
Zambian midfielder Kings Kangwa was inducted into Hapoel Be’er Sheva’s Hall of Fame and is set to join Panathinaikos after completing medicals.
10 days ago

[SPORTS] 17 sources
Panathinaikos finalises €4 m deal for Zambian midfielder Kings Kangoua
Panathinaikos agreed to pay roughly €4 million for Zambian midfielder Kings Kangoua, signing him to a four‑year deal while Hapoel Be’er Sheva keeps a resale clause.
14 days ago

[SPORTS] 8 sources
AEK Athens' pursuit of Zambian midfielder Kings Kangwa stalls over Champions League eligibility
AEK Athens' bid to sign Zambian midfielder Kings Kangwa from Hapoel Be'er Sheva stalls because the Israeli club wants him in a Champions League qualifier, prompting AEK to explore other midfield options.
16 days ago

[SPORTS] 9 sources
AEK pushes ahead with transfer talks for Zambian striker Kings Kankua
AEK praised a 2‑1 friendly win and is negotiating with Hapoel Be’er Sheva to sign Zambian striker Kings Kankua for around €3‑4 million.

Sources

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