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AEK Athens Signs Bulgarian Defender Georgiev

Published December 29, 2025, 15:11
AEK Athens Signs Bulgarian Defender Georgiev

AEK Athens has reached an agreement with Slavia Sofia for the acquisition of 20-year-old Bulgarian defender, Martin Georgiev. The player is already in Athens to undergo medical examinations and sign his contract. Georgiev is 1.85m tall and has a market value of 1.5 million euros. He has played for Slavia Sofia since 2021, with 20 appearances this season (18 in the league and 2 in the Cup) and 1808 minutes played. He also had significant playing time last season (37 appearances) and the season before (27 appearances). Georgiev has a past in the Barcelona academy, where he played on loan for the U19 team in 2022. He returned to Slavia Sofia in 2023, with a contract expiring in 2027. He is an international player for Bulgaria, with three caps, and has represented his country in all youth national teams. Georgiev's signing is the result of scouting and strengthens AEK's defensive line.