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AEK midfield gap persists after Kangwa signs for Panathinašk

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2026-07-31 19:55 UTC → 2026-08-01 16:44 UTC · added removed

AEK Athens remains without still lacks a central‑midfield replacement central midfielder after Panathinaikos completed the €4.2 million signing of Zambian international Kings Kangwa. The Greek club secured the player for a reported €4 million (up to €4.2 million) plus bonuses, with a four‑year contract deal, running to June 2030 2030, was sealed after Kangwa passed a medical at the OAKA stadium and an annual salary of about €1 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 retained a resale clause of 10‑25 %. Kangwa was inducted into Hapoel Be’er Sheva’s Hall of Fame, acknowledging his 83 where he logged 40 appearances, 29 12 goals and 19 assists, before playing his final Champions League qualifier against Vikingur. He then passed medicals 11 assists in Athens and, on 30 July 2026, officially signed with Panathinaikos, receiving the number 42 shirt. The announcement noted his recent loan spell at Belgian side Kortrijk and a 2025/26 season. His career that includes stints in Zambia, Russia, Serbia and a successful season spells at Happy Hearts, Buildcon, Arsenal Tula, Red Star Belgrade. The transfer was finalized after Kangwa passed medical examinations Belgrade (Serbian league and cup winner 2022‑23) and a loan at the OAKA stadium. Belgian side Kortrijk. He has 43 caps and seven goals for Zambia. Because he already featured for Hapoel Be’er Sheva in the Conference League qualifiers, he is ineligible to represent for Panathinaikos in that phase of the competition. The deal confirms a fee of roughly €4.2 million and a four‑year contract through summer 2030. He arrives with 43 caps and seven goals for Zambia, adding experience from Red Star Belgrade and a loan at Kortrijk. Additional details released on 30 July note that Kangwa began his career with Happy Hearts and Buildcon in Zambia, moved to Arsenal Tula in 2019, then phase. AEK continues to Red Star Belgrade where he won the Serbian league and cup in 2022‑23. At Hapoel Be’er Sheva he made 40 appearances, scoring 12 goals and providing 11 assists. With the transfer confirmed, AEK’s midfield vacancy persists explore loan options or alternative signings ahead of the Champions League playoff draw on 3 August, and the club continues to explore loan options or alternative signings. August.

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  1. 2026-08-01 16:44 UTC AEK midfield gap persists after Kangwa signs for Panathinašk
  2. 2026-07-31 19:55 UTC AEK midfield gap persists after Kangwa signs for Panathinašk
  3. 2026-07-31 16:47 UTC AEK midfield gap persists as Kangwa joins Panathinaikos
  4. 2026-07-31 16:03 UTC AEK midfield gap persists as Kangwa joins Panathinaikos
  5. 2026-07-28 12:05 UTC AEK midfield gap continues after Panathinaikos signs Zambian
  6. 2026-07-25 18:21 UTC AEK Athens Zambian transfer stall as rival signs midfielder

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