Kings Kangwa's Transfer to AEK Athens Falls Through Amid Price Dispute, Joins Olympiacos Instead

Kings Kangwa was on the verge of transferring to AEK Athens after lengthy negotiations, but the deal ultimately collapsed due to a price disagreement involving AEK's sporting director and Beitar Jerusalem's CEO Nir Katz. According to reports from Greece, everything seemed finalized until AEK's sporting director Javier Ribalta attempted to renegotiate the price upon learning that Beitar Jerusalem planned to field Kangwa in the Champions League qualifiers. Ribalta proposed halving the transfer fee if Kangwa played, but Katz refused to budge.

The situation escalated dramatically when Beitar Jerusalem's team bus was en route to a match, with Kangwa ready to play. Ribalta then called the club president, agreeing to pay the original price without conditions, but Katz responded that he would not sell Kangwa even for 10 million euros. Following this breakdown, Olympiacos seized the opportunity to sign Kangwa without any conditions. Greek media highlighted Ribalta's frustration, noting he is now "banging his head against the wall" as the target slipped away.

This transfer saga underscores the complexities of football negotiations and the strategic moves clubs make during transfer windows. Kangwa is expected to complete his move to Olympiacos in the coming week, marking a significant step in his career.