Filip Kostic transfer negotiations

After his Juventus contract expired on 1 July, 33‑year‑old Serbian left‑back Filip Kostić became a free agent. By 20 July, PSV Eindhoven had placed him on a shortlist to replace departing defender Anass Salah‑Eddine, while also scouting other candidates and noting interest from clubs such as Cagliari, Fiorentina, Celta Vigo and Olympiacos. Negotiations were still in an early stage.

By the end of July, the pursuit had intensified. Greek side AEK Athens entered advanced talks to sign Kostić, with the club’s coach and the player’s close friend Luka Jović working to sway him. At the same time, Ajax was reported to have made an offer, which Kostić had temporarily put on hold. AEK’s push reflected its aim to bolster the left flank ahead of the new season, positioning the Serbian defender as a key target amid competing interests.

Overall, the snapshots trace the evolving interest in Kostić from an initial shortlist by PSV to a more concrete negotiation phase involving AEK Athens and other European clubs.