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AEK's Acquisition of Varga: A Complex but Clear Answer to Their Striking Needs

Published January 4, 2026, 10:12
AEK's Acquisition of Varga: A Complex but Clear Answer to Their Striking Needs

AEK has acquired Barnabás Varga with the aim of strengthening their attacking line. Varga is a striker distinguished by his ability to move within the penalty area and read phases before they are completed, making him an effective finisher. He is not a player who participates much in the circulation of the game, but he is a stable reference point in attack. The potential partnership with Jovetic is considered ideal, as Jovetic has the ability to create spaces and situations, while Varga can exploit them. The two players have different roles and complement each other, with Varga being the main executor and Jovetic acting as a second striker or free-roaming forward.