Developments are expected shortly at AEK regarding the midfielder, as the matter has entered the final stages. It is estimated that the deal will be finalized by the end of the week, with Javier Ribalta continuing negotiations to secure his top choice.
Marco Nikolić would certainly like to have the new midfielder at his disposal as soon as possible (pre-season training begins on July 6), as Orbelín Pineda’s return will be delayed. Mexico plays Ecuador in the early hours of Tuesday for a spot in the Round of 32, and if they advance, they’ll face either England or Congo in the Round of 16 in the early hours of Monday. If they’re eliminated, the 30-year-old star will take a 10- to 15-day break, which means it’s unlikely we’ll see him during the main phase of preseason training; thus, Marin, along with Mandalo, Sahabo, and Lubicic—who is on loan—will be the available options in midfield.
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Beyond that, by the time preseason training begins, the contract extensions for Luka Jović—and possibly Stavros Pilios—are expected to be finalized.
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